4 oz coriander seeds
5 bay leaves
4 oz white cumin seeds
1 oz cardamoms
1 oz cloves
1 2 stick cinnamon
2 oz ground chili (not chili powder!!)
2 oz black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Toast the Coriander, Bay leaves, Cumin, Cardamoms, Cloves and Cinnamon carefully in a heavy frying pan on top of the stove. Grind up finely in a coffee grinder or blender and combine with the powdered ingredients. Keeps well in a sealed jar. Omit the Chili and Pepper for a blander and more fragrant Garam Masala for delicate dishes.
