Garam Masala

Ingredients

• 2 cinnamon sticks, preferably Ceylon
• 20 cardamom pods
• 2 Tbsp (14 g) cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup (20 g) coriander seeds
• 1 Tbsp (7 g) black peppercorns
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1/2 a nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf
• Step 1 Place the cinnamon sticks in a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel so that they’re covered. Using a rolling pin, smash the bark into pieces small enough to fit into a spice grinder.