Lamb Spice Rub Recipe
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon green or white cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot red-pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
- Toast coriander, cumin, mustard, and cardamom in a dry small heavy skillet, covered, over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until spices are fragrant and several shades darker and mustard seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.
