Garam Masala No. 3038

1 small Nutmeg, Whole
1 1/2 Tbls Cardamom, Green Pods
4 1 Inch Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tbls Whole Cloves
1 tsp Peppercorns
1 tsp Cumin Seeds

NOTES: All the ingredients MUST be FRESH. DO NOT use bleached white cardamom pods. Grind the cardamom pods along with the spice. You may use a coffee grinder (but not one which has been used to grind coffee) or a spice grinder. Do NOT use one of the coffee grinders which slices (chops) rather than grinds.

Crush the nutmeg coarsely using a mortar and pestle. Combine with the remaining ingredients. Place in the feed container of the grinder. Grind very fine. Store in an airtight container. May be frozen.

Posted by Joel Ehrlich to rec.food.cooking on Aug 11, 1995.