Garam Masala

• 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1. In a food processor, preferably the nut and coffee grinder kind, grind cardamom seeds for about 15 - 20 seconds, it should be in a powder form by then.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT cinnamon, to the processor, and processor for a further 15 - 20 seconds.
3. Put all the processed ingredients in to a small frying pan, with NO OIL, and fry over a very low heat for 5 or 6 minutes, it should smell warm, but not burnt.
4. Take off the stove, and add the cinnamon.
5. Leave in a dry place for the spices to cool off for a few minutes.
6. Put in an air tight container and use as needed!
7. Enjoy!

cardamom seeds, ground cumin, ground turmeric, chili pepper, peppercorn, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garam-masala-221720 (may not work)