Don't add oil or lard.
 Add the cinnamon, whole cumin seeds, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
 Stir them with a wooden spoon and toast until the spices become fragrant, about 4 minutes.
 Pour the spices into a blender or use a mortar and pestle to grind them to a fine powder.

Heat a dry skillet over medium high heat.
Pour the spices into the skillet.
Toast the spices.
Grind the spices.
Set the spice powder aside.
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