Garam Masala

Another recipe from Bill's friend's wife, Jasmine, who lives in Karachi.

• 1 tablespoon cardamon seeds
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground

1. Into a hot cast iron frying pan, put the cumin seeds. Toss for about 30 seconds and remove seeds.
2. Mix spices together and put into grinder and grind to fine powder.
3. Put into glass container and let stand for at least 2 days before use.