Garam Masala Powder

Ingredients:
1½ tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp pepper
4 Cardamom
3 cinnamon sticks
1 Bay leaf
1/2 tsp cloves

Preparation:
1. Dry roast the above ingredients on low flame till they turn aromatic.
2. Grind them together in to a fine powder.
3. Store in a air-tight container and use whenever required.

Note:
1. Don't roast ingredients on high flame the spices will burn.

2. You can make a larger quantity of this by using the above ingredients in the same ratio.