Spicy Hyderabad

Ingredients

20 green cardamon pods
2 cinnamon sticks
5 bay leaves
1/4 ts nutmeg
2 tb aniseed
1 ts black peppercorns
5 chilies
10 curry leaves
6 tb coriander seeds
3 tb cumin seeds
3 tb turmeric
1 tb fenugreek seeds
2 tb black mustard seeds

Instructions

Roast spices in small, heavy saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until they become a shade darker than their original color. Remove spices from pan and grind to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.