- 8 dried chile de arbol peppers, stemmed, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons yellow or black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Grind dried chiles de arbol, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and cloves in a spice grinder (or a coffee grinder or high-powered blender) to the consistency of finely ground black pepper. Stir in turmeric. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.