Garam Masala for Samosas

Ingredients

• ½ tsp. grated nutmeg
• 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken and slightly crushed
• 3 bay leaves, bruised
• 2 tsp. cardamom seeds (from about 8 pods)
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 2 Tbs. black peppercorns
• 2 Tbs. coriander seeds
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• • 2 Tbs. cumin seeds

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add all the spices except the nutmeg, and toast, shaking the pan occasionally, until spices are several shades darker and very aromatic, about 6 minutes. Cool the spices on a plate, add the nutmeg and grind to a fine powder in a coffee grinder or mortar and...

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