Hot Spice Mix

Course :	Curry
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1/4	cup	cumin seeds
8	medium	dried red chiles
1	tablespoon	black peppercorns
1	tablespoon	cardamom seeds
1	stick	cinnamon -- (1 inch), crushed
1	tablespoon	black mustard seeds -- (plus 1 tsp.)
1	tablespoon	fenugreek seeds

Preparation:

Put all spices in a heavy skillet and dry roast over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, until browned, stirring constantly. Cool completely, then grind to a fine powder in a coffee grinder or with a pestle and mortar. Store in an airtight container up to 2 months.