Garam Masala

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 cinnamon sticks (2-inch sticks)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 dry-roast the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cloves in a skillet until lightly browned, 1 or 2 minutes. when cool, combine with the black pepper and cinnamon in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. mix with the cayenne pepper and pour into an airtight container. store in a cool, dry place for up to several months if not using immediately.
• 2 note: to make a paste, stir a bit of tepid water into the spice mixture.