Dig Indian Food? Make Your Own Garam Masala.

Garam masala is a seasoning blend used in Indian cooking. I have seen many different recipes for it. I have always been able to buy it already premixed but I always prefer to make my own stuff when possible.

Garam Masala
1 tablespoon cardamon seeds
1 inch stick of cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/3 of a whole nutmeg


Roast all the ingredients until slightly browned.  Let cool.


Combine the spices in a blender or coffee/spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.