Garam Masala


2 tablespoons green cardamoms
2 long sticks cinnamon
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1/2 nutmeg
1 tablespoon cloves

Remove the cardamom seeds from the pods. Combine all the spices and roast in a medium oven or dry pan until darkened in color, about 8 minutes. Let them cool, then grind and store in an airtight container.