Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon cummin

1 teaspoon green cardamoms

1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 sticks of cinnamon, approx two inches in length

2 bay leaves

1/2 small nutmeg

4 black cardamoms

Method

Place all ingredients into an electric coffee grinder and grind for one minute. Carefully remove lid and test by rubbing a little of the mixture between forefinger and thumb. Finely ground spices should not feel gritty. If necessary, switch on the machine for another few seconds.

Put the garam masala into a small airtight container, preferably made of glass or plastic, and label.

Cooks Comments and Tips

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