Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed
  • 1 12 teaspoons cardamom seeds
  • 1 12 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 12 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 12 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 34 inch of a cinnamon stick
  • 14 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 3 12 teaspoons turmeric

Method

  • Mix the whole spices and toast in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring, shaking, and adjusting the heat so that the spices toast without scorching.
  • Stir until the spices are very fragrant and the fenugreek seeds and lighter colored spices are lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground spices.
  • Transfer to a clean coffee grinder and grind the mixture very fine.
  • Store in a tightly lidded jar.