Garam Masala

Info
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
 * 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
 * 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
 * 12 cardamom pods
 * 8 cloves
 * 1 2-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
1.Place cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2.Cook until spices start to smoke and become aromatic. Constantly shake skillet for about 5 minutes then stir in nutmeg.

3.Remove from heat and let cool completely.

4.Place toasted spices in a spice or cleaned out coffee grinder and grind until finely ground.

5.Store in an airtight container.

Tips

 * Use as a spice rub over your favorite meats such as chicken, pork, beef or seafood.

Source
Garam Masala (Indian Spice Blend) from the Seattle & King County Office of Public Health—source of original recipe, in the public domain