Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1         tablespoon  green cardamom pods -- remove seeds
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  1             3 inch  cinnamon stick -- crushed to small
                        -- pcs
  1           teaspoon  whole cloves
  1 1/2    tablespoons  black peppercorns
     1/4           cup  cumin seeds
     1/4           cup  coriander seeds

Preparation:

Combine all the spices and roast them in a prewarmed heavy skillet on top of the stove, for a couple of minutes, stirring and shaking the pan constantly to keep them from burning.Cool,then grind them in a coffee grinder or spice mill. Store airtight in a cool dry place. ** Ask about 1/4 what of coriander seeds.

Nutritional Information:

170 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (20% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 28mg Sodium