Garam Masala - black

Method

• 1.Break open the cardamom pods. (This is easily done by crushing the pods in a mortar and pestle.) Remove seeds, and reserve. Discard the skin.
• 2. Crush cinnamon with kitchen mallet or rolling pin to break it into small pieces. (Or crush it in a mortar and pestle.)
• 3. Combine all the spices, and roast over medium heat in a cast iron frying pan, stirring and shaking the pan constantly until the spices turn brown and release their fragrance. Do not let them burn.
• 4. Remove the spices from the pan and spread them out on a plate to cool to room temperature.
• 5. When they are cool, grind them to a fine powder using an electric spice grinder.