Recipe information
Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients
3
tablespoons cumin seeds
2
tablespoons black peppercorns
1
1/2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
1
tablespoon kosher salt
1
(2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2
teaspoons whole allspice
1
teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
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Preparation
Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.