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Ingredients

  • 5 green cardamoms
  • 2 black cardamoms
  • 1 four-inch stick of cinnamon
  • 10 cloves
  • 10 black peppercorn (reduce if you don't like too much heat)
  • 3 bay leaves

Method

  • Break down the cinnamon and add with all the spices into a spice grinder and blend until fine. (You can also dry roast in a warm pan gently for a few minutes, cool before grinding).
  • Store in a airtight glass jar, store in a cool dry place away from other conflicting aromas. Consume with 4-6 weeks, for freshness sake
  • Don't restrict its use in just curries, experiment with it add it to grilled haloumi, mix in yoghurt with ginger and garlic to make a simple marinade for barbequed chicken or put a pinch in chocolate truffles!