Time: 15 minutes 10 cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg pieces 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds. 1. Crush cardamom pods with side of a knife or bottom of a pot; remove seeds and discard husks. Put all ingredients in a small skillet and turn heat to medium. Toast, occasionally shaking pan, until mixture is fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Grind in a spice or coffee grinder until powdery. Can be stored in a tightly covered container for up to several weeks. Yield: About 1/4 cup.