Garam Masala
Ingredients
- 13 cup green cardamom pods
- 5 cinnamon sticks, (3-inch each)
- 14 cup whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
- 12 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 300F.Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
Roast the spices in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until spices become fragrant and slightly darker, but not burnt.
Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
Add the nutmeg and stir well.
Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.