Ingredients

1 tablespoon allspice berries 

1 tablespoon mace blades 

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, preferably tellicherry 

1 tablespoon cumin seeds 

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a small heavy-bottomed skillet and toast over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

Transfer spices to a spice grinder; grind until a fine powder forms. Store in a nonreactive airtight container for up to 2 months.