Garam Masala

Directions

  1. 1Put cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, cilantro seeds, star anise, cumin seeds, fenugreek and a cinnamon stick in a non-stick pan.
  2. 2Fire up the stove on medium low and keep stirring until the spices are fragrant for about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Toss everything in the spice grinder and turn it on.
  4. 4Add paprika and the hot chili powder.
  5. 5Mix everything together.

Ingredients

  • cardamom
  • cloves
  • peppercorns
  • bay leaves
  • cilantro seeds
  • star anise
  • cumin seeds
  • fenugreek
  • cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili powder

Equipment

non-stick panstovespice grinder

Tips

  • Don't grind chili with the rest of the spices
  • If you inhale chili dust you might spend a day coughing and sneezing.