Garam Masala

==Description==
Garam Masala (Indian Spice Blend) from the Seattle & King County Office of Public Health—source of original recipe, in the public domain
* Cook Time: 15 minutes 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
* 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
* 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
* 12 cardamom pods
* 8 cloves
* 1 x 2-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
== Directions ==
# Place cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-high heat.
# Cook until spices start to smoke and become aromatic. Constantly shake skillet for about 5 minutes then stir in nutmeg.
# Remove from heat and let cool completely.
# Place toasted spices in a spice or cleaned out coffee grinder and grind until finely ground.
# Store in an airtight container.
== Tips ==
* Use as a spice rub over your favorite meats such as chicken, pork, beef or seafood.
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Category:Indian Recipes
Category:Masala Recipes