up ] smoky pumpkin soup ] oatmeal chocolate chip cookies ] mole poblano ] mango avocado salad ] lime mousse pie ] alfredo sauce ] apple streusel coffee cake ] bolognese sauce ] chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake ] country apple tart ] sundried tomato and fennel sauce ] focaccia with black pepper ] [ garam masala ] bouillabaisse ] caribbean stew ] carrot soup with ginger ] chicken artichokes ] chicken coconut kurma ]

Garam Masala

1 tablespoon cardamom seeds

A 2-inch stick of cinnnamon

1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (regular cumin seeds may be used as a substitute

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

¼ of an average sized nutmeg

Place all the ingredients in a clean electric spice or coffee grinder.  Grind for 30-40 seconds, until finely ground.  I hand grind them, but it takes a lot of forearm and a mortar and pestle.  Store in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.  Keep away from heat and light.

From: Mat Whoolery