Malay Garam Masala (spice Mixture)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce cardamom pod
• 18 ounces coriander seeds
• 5 ounces cumin seeds
• 1 ounce clove, whole (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cloves)
• 2 ounces black peppercorns
• 1 ounce cinnamon stick (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cinnamon)
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 deg f/180 deg celsius.
• 2 spread the mix of spices in an oven dish or tin, and roast lightly for about 7 - 10 minutes. this brings out the flavours.
• 3 grind all together -- a blender is best, but a coffee bean grinder also does a great job.
• 4 store in an airtight container out of direct light. use as recipes indicate.