GARAM MASALA

These days ready spice powders are easily available in the stores but home made ones are always the best. I prefer making them fresh at home in small quantities.

Ingredients:
Green Cardamoms.... 20 gms.
pepper corns ............. 20 gms.
Cloves ......................... 10 gms.
Brown Cardamoms....10 gms.
Caraway seeds ........... 5 gms.
Cumin seeds ............... 5 gms.
Cinnamon .................... 20 gms.
Aniseeds ...................... 5 gms.
Bay leaves ................... 4-5
Star Anise .... few
Nutmeg .. 1/2 tsp

Dry roast without oil and dry grind.
Store in air tight container.