Garam masala

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsps black cumin seeds (shahjeera)
• 6-7 big black cardamom seed
• 1 tsp cloves
• 4” pieces cinnamon
• 1 small piece of nutmag
• 8-10 bay leaves (crushed)

Method

• Heat a heavy bottom wok on a medium flame and roast all ingredients till they turn a few shades darker. Stir continusly
• When the spices are roasted turn off the heat and allow them to cool.
• Grind them all together, to a fine powder in a dry grinder.
• Store in an air-tight container in a cool and dark place.