Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           coriander seeds
     1/4  cup           cumin seeds
  10                    black cardamom pods -- peeled
  15                    green cardamom pods -- peeled
  25                    cloves
   2      sticks        cinnamon -- broken up
   1      tablespoon    black peppercorns
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation:

Combine coriander, cumin, black and green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and nutmeg and grind finely, but not to powder, with mortar and pestle, rolling pin, coffee grinder or food processor. Store in airtight jar. Makes about 1/2 cup.