A spice blend is only as good as the raw materials. When you toast whole pods of cardamom and cloves before grinding, you wake up the volatile oils that have been dormant inside.
The Toasting Secret
Use a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat. Toast until you start to smell the aroma—not a second longer. Grind while still warm to create a powder that is far more potent than anything store-bought.
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