Channa masala

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 3 tbsp corriander seeds
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 5 cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 3 black cardamom
• 5-6 green cardamom
• 1 mace
• 4 -5 dried red chillies
• 3 tbsp pomegranite seeds
• 1 tbsp dried fenugreek
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• salt

Method

Roast all the spices except the fenugreek over a low flame. Once nicely done add the fenugreek and salt and roast for another minute or so. When done let them cool and grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.