Malay Garam Masala (Spice Mixture) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 ounce cardamom pod
18 ounces coriander seeds
5 ounces cumin seeds
1 ounce clove, whole (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cloves)
2 ounces black peppercorns
1 ounce cinnamon stick (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cinnamon)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
Spread the mix of spices in an oven dish or tin, and roast lightly for about 7 - 10 minutes. This brings out the flavours.
Grind all together -- a blender is best, but a coffee bean grinder also does a great job.
Store in an airtight container out of direct light. Use as recipes indicate.