Garam Masala

Equipment: Mixing bowl, mixing spoon, measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon ground  cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground  coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground  cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground  cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon  ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4– ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Instructions
1. Mix all ground spices together in a small bowl and store in a sealed jar.

2. To bump up the flavor and fragrance, lightly toast the amount called for in a recipe, just before using, in a dry skillet, over medium heat, stirring until fragrant and lively