Garam Masala

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coriander seeds
• 2 Tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp green cardamom pods
• 2 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 (3-in) cinnamon stick, broken in pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Before you start

• Set a dry skillet over medium heat.

Directions

1. Toast, tossing often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 min: coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, black peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves.
2. Cool completely on a plate: step 1.
3. Grind to a fine powder and store airtight: step 2, ground nutmeg.