Garam Masala - Punjabi Style No. 3077
2 1/2 Tbls Green Cardamom Pods1 1/2 Tbls Whole Cloves
4 Tbls Cumin Seeds
2 3" Cinnamon Sticks
5 Tbls Coriander Seeds
1 Bay Leaf
1/4 tsp Ajowan Seeds
1/4 tsp Ginger, Ground
1/4 tsp Mace, Ground
1 Tbls Nutmeg, Ground
2 Tbls Black Peppercorns
Toast the green cardamom pods, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and ajowan seeds in a wide, heavy bottomed pan, stirring occasionally until they brown and begin to release their fragrance (5-7 minutes). Place in a mortar, spice grinder or blender. Add the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Grind to a fine powder. Add the mace, ginger and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly. Place in a glass container. Cover tightly.
Posted by Joel Ehrlich to rec.food.cooking on Aug 11, 1995.
