Garam Masala

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp corriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cloves
- 3 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1 tsp black cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp shah cumin (optional)
- 3-5 black cardamom
- few bay leaves

Method:

Roast all the ingredients in a heavy bottom pan at medium heat. Keep stirring them constantly and remove them when they turn a reddish brown. Cool and grind them in a spcie grinder to a fine powder. Store them in air tight container.