Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      teaspoons     whole black peppercorns
   2      teaspoons     cumin seeds
   1 1/2  teaspoons     coriander seeds
   1      teaspoon      fennel seeds
     3/4  teaspoon      whole cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      cardamom seeds -- (without pods)
   1      stick         cinnamon -- broken

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 275F degrees. Combine spices on pizza pan or cookies sheet; bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a blender container place roasted spices; cover and blend to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Makes about 1/4 cup. Note: To make Homemade Garam Masala from ground spices, mix 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves. Makes about 1/4 cup.