Garam Masala (Northern India) No. 3040

5 Pods Cardamom
3 3" Sticks Cinnamon
1/3 Cup Whole Cumin
8 Whole Cloves
1/4 Cup Whole Coriander
1/2 Cup Whole Black Pepper

Remove the small black seeds from the cardamom pods. Discard the cardamom husks. Combine the cardamom seeds with the remaining ingredients in a spice grinder. NOTE: You may crush them using a mortar and pestle if you wish. Store in a tightly covered glass jar. May be frozen.

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