Garam Masala

1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
1-2 inch stick of cinnamon
1 teaspoon black or regular cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 of an average nutmeg

Place all ingredients in a clean electric coffee grinder or other spice grinder. Grind for 30-40 seconds or until spices are finely ground. Store in a small jar with a tight fitting lid, away from heat and sunlight. Makes 3 tablespoons.
She also lists a second version with sour pomegranite seeds in it.

This recipe is from Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking
Posted by kaleni@concentric.net to rec.food.recipes, Oct 12, 1998.