Garam Masala

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor, preferably the nut and coffee grinder kind, grind cardamom seeds for about 15 - 20 seconds, it should be in a powder form by then.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT cinnamon, to the processor, and processor for a further 15 - 20 seconds.

3. 3

   Put all the processed ingredients in to a small frying pan, with NO OIL, and fry over a very low heat for 5 or 6 minutes, it should smell warm, but not burnt.

4. 4

   Take off the stove, and add the cinnamon.

5. 5

   Leave in a dry place for the spices to cool off for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Put in an air tight container and use as needed!

7. 7

   Enjoy!