Preamble
See Garam Masala and this version and this and this
Ingredients
3 x 7.5 cm (3 inch) Cinnamon Sticks
2 teaspoons Cardamom Seeds (measure after removing pods)
1 teaspoon whole Cloves
1 teaspoon blades of Mace or
1/2 Nutmeg grated
Method
Roast spices separately and grind in a blender or with mortar and pestle; add grated nutmeg, if used.