Garam Masala

Description
Garam Masala (Indian Spice Blend) from the Seattle & King County Office of Public Health—source of original recipe, in the public domain
 * Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
 * 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
 * 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
 * 12 cardamom pods
 * 8 cloves
 * 1 x 2-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
 * ½ 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.