Garam Masala

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 12 piece cardamom pods
• 8 piece whole cloves
• 2 inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Directions

Place the first 6 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until spices smoke, becoming fragrant and turning dark, shaking pan constantly (about 5 minutes). Stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.