Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup green cardamom pods
  • 5 cinnamon sticks (3-inch each)
  • 1/4 cup whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300F.
  • Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
  • Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
  • Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the spices in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until spices become fragrant and slightly darker, but not burnt.
  • Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
  • Add the nutmeg and stir well.
  • Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.