Garam Masala

This has a more savory type of flavor than sweet, which is more common in garam masalas.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup green cardamom pods
• 5  cinnamon sticks (3-inch each)
• 1⁄4 cup whole cloves
• 2  tablespoons black peppercorns
• 2  teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1  teaspoon  coriander seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300F.
2. Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
3. Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
4. Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
5. Roast the spices in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until spices become fragrant and slightly darker, but not burnt.
6. Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
7. Add the nutmeg and stir well.
8. Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.