Garam Masala

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
3. 3
   Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
4. 4
   Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
5. 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. 6
   Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
7. 7
   Add the nutmeg and stir well.
8. 8
   Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.