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Garam Masala (mixed balancing spices)
Contributed by Shashi Jain  .
Ingredients:
1/2 cup black cardamom seeds
4-6 cinnamon sticks (broken into small pieces)
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/4 cup black peppercorns
1 tsp nutmeg powder
4-5 bay leaves
In a small heavy bottomed frying pan roast all the ingredients one at a time on medium heat, stirring constantly until the spices are dry and crisp.
Grind to a fine powder.
Store in an airtight jar.
Garam masala will keep for 6-12 months in refrigerator.
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