Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 12 cardamom pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until spices smoke, becoming fragrant and turning dark, shaking pan constantly (about 5 minutes). Stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.