Garam Masala

• 1 cinnamon stick, about 4 inches long
• 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds without pods</

Wrap the cinnamon stick in a towel and then smash it with a rolling pin to break it into pieces. Empty the pieces onto a cutting board and chop them into pieces no larger than ¼ inch on each side.

Spread the cinnamon and all the other spices in a heavy iron skillet or frying pan. Place the pan