Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  
• 12 cardamom pods
  
• 8 whole cloves
  
• 1 2-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Place cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Cook until spices start to smoke and become aromatic. Constantly shake skillet for about 5 minutes then stir in nutmeg.
   
3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
   
4. Place toasted spices in a spice or cleaned out coffee grinder and grind until finely ground.
   
5. Store in an airtight container.
   
6. Suggested uses: Use as a spice rub over your favorite meats like chicken, pork, beef or seafood.