Garam Masala (mixed warming spices)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup black cardamom seeds
• 4 - 6 cinnamon sticks (broken into small pieces)
• ¼ cup whole cloves
• ¼ cup black peppercorns
• 1 tsp nutmeg powder

1. In a small heavy bottomed frying pan roast all the ingredients one at a time on medium heat, stirring constantly until the spices are dry and crisp.
2. Grind to a fine powder.
3. Store in an airtight jar.

Notes:

• You can keep Garam Masala in the refrigerator for between 6 to 12 months.