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Toasted Indian Spices

This blend of spices comes from Bruce Aidells, restaurateur and cookbook author. It is absolutely a delicious blend..

2 tablespoons	coriander seeds
1 tablespoon	cumin seeds
2 teaspoons	fenugreek seeds
3 whole	cloves
1" piece	cinnamon stick (broken up)
2 whole	dried red chiles (stem removed)
3 whole	bay leaves
2 tablespoons	sugar
½ teaspoon	ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon	salt

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, fenugreek, cloves, cinnamon, chiles and bay leaves; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, shaking pan constantly. Place the coriander mixture and all other ingredients into a spice grinder and process until finely ground.