4 tablespoons whole allspice
4 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds
8 tablespoons black peppercorns
4 tablespoons ground cardamom
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
6 tablespoons toasted whole coriander
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground mace
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons turmeric
2 tablespoons dried thyme
5 bay leaves
Grind all ingredients in a coffee grinder or with mortar and pestle. Store spice mixture in airtight jar for several months.
