Garam masala recipe

Recipe ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cummin
1 teaspoon green cardamoms
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 sticks of cinnamon, two inches in length
2 bay leaves
1/2 small nutmeg
4 black cardamoms

How to make garam masala

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.