Recipe information
Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients
2
tablespoons coriander seeds
1
tablespoon cumin seeds
2
teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1
teaspoon green or white cardamom pods
1
tablespoon kosher salt
2
teaspoons ground ginger
1
1/2 teaspoons hot red-pepper flakes
1
1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
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Preparation
Toast coriander, cumin, mustard, and cardamom in a dry small heavy skillet, covered, over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until spices are fragrant and several shades darker and mustard seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.