Yield:: Makes about 2 1/2 tablespoons

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon green or white cardamom pods
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, crushed
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Directions

Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining spices in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.;

My Private Notes

Name: Garam Masala
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 tablespoons
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon green or white cardamom pods; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns