Ingredients: 1/2tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) 2 tsp Coriander Seed (Dhania) 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Methi) 1 tsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson) 6 broken into several pieces dried Chilli (Mirch) Few Curry Leaves (Kari Patta) 1/2 tsp Black Gram (Urad Daal) A pinch of Asafetida (Hing) 1 tblsp Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) How to make rasam masala: Roast all ingredients except asafetida in a dry pan and

Ingredients: 2 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) 6 tblsp Coriander seeds (Dhania) 8 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta) 1/2 tsp Asafetida seeds (Hing) 11/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Methi) 2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 2 tsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson) 11/2 tsp Red chilli (Lal Mirchi) 20 Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 3 tblsp mixed dried Black Beans (Chawli/Lobhia) , Chickpeas (Chana) and Lentils How to make sambhar masala: Heat

Ingredients: 1 tsp Garlic (Lasun) Powder 1 tsp ground Ginger (Adrak) 1 tsp Cloves (Lavang) Powder 1/2 tsp grated Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 1 tsp Mace Powder (Javitri) 11/2 tblsp Cumin (Jeera) Powder 2 tblsp ground Corriander (Dhania) 1 tsp Fenugreek (Methi) Powder 1 tsp ground Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 1 tsp fresh ground Black Pepper (Kalimirchi) 1 tsp ground brown Cardamom (Elaichi) Seeds 2 tsp Red Food colouring

Ingredients: 1 tbsp Cumin Seed (Jeera) 1/2 tblsp dried Mint Leaves (Pudina Leaves) 1/4th tsp Carom (Ajwain) seeds 1/4th tsp Asafetida (Hing) Powder 1 tbsp Rock Salt (Kala Namak) 21/2 tblsp dried Mango (Aam) Powder 5 Cloves (Lavang) 1 tsp Ginger (Adrak) Powder 1 tsp Cayenne 1/4 tsp Tartaric Acid 1 tblsp Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 2 tsp Salt (Namak) How to make chaat masala:

Ingredients: 3-4 dried whole Chili pods 3 tblsp Sesame seeds (Til) 2 tblsp Green Pepper corns 2 tblsp Black Pepper corns 2 tblsp White Pepper corns 1 tblsp whole Cloves (Lavang) 2-3 Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 20 green bruised Cardamom pods (Elaichi) 1/4th Cumin Seed (Jeera) 3/4th cup Coriander seeds (Dhania) 3 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 1 tsp ground Ginger (Adrak) How to make garam masala-bengali style:

Ingredients: 4 dried whole Chili pods 2 tblsp Sesame seeds (Til) 11/2 tblsp Green Pepper corns 11/2 tblsp White Pepper corns 1/4th cup whole Cloves (Lavang) 3-4 Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 22 Black Cardamom pods (Elaichi) 2/3rd cup Cumin Seed (Jeera) 1/4th cup Coriander Seed (Dhania) 2 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 1 tsp ground Ginger (Adrak) 1 tblsp Ground Nutmeg (Jaiphal) How to make garam masala-maharastra style:

Ingredients: 1/2cup Cumin Seed (Jeera) 2 tblsp Coriander seeds (Dhania) 4 sticks Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 10-12 bruised green Cardamom pods (Elaichi) 4-5 bruised black Cardamom pods (Elaichi) 10 Cloves (Lavang) 1/2 broken Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 3-4 blades of Mace (Javitri) 1 tblsp black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 4 whole Star anise (Dagad Phool) 5 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) How to make garam masala-punjabi style: Roast all ingredients in

Ingredients: 3 dried whole Chili Pods 2 tblsp Pomegranate seeds 1/8th tsp Saffron (Kesar) threads 5 cloves of Mace (Javitri) 2 tblsp Green Pepper corns 2 tbsp White Pepper corns 2 tblsp whole Cloves (Lavang) 1/3rd cup Cumin Seed (Jeera) 2/3rd cup Coriander seeds (Dhania) 1 tblsp Fennel seeds (Saunf) 2 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 1tblsp Ground Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 2 tblsp Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)

Ingredients: 3 tblsp grated Coconut (Nariyal) 1 tblsp Sesame seeds (Til) 2 tblsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson) 1/4th tsp Saffron (Kesar) threads 1/4th cup green Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 1/4th cup White Pepper corns 2/3rd cup Green bruised Cardamom (Elaichi) pods 3/4th cup Cumin Seed (Jeera) 1/4th cup ground Nutmeg (Jaiphal) How to make garam masala: Roast all ingredients in a dry pan (preferably non-stick) and heat

Ingredients: 5 Cardamom (Elaichi) 1/2 inch stick Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) 5 Cloves (Lavang) 2 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) 1 tsp Oil 2 tsp White Sesame seeds (Til) 2 tsp Coriander seeds (Dhania) 4 tsp flaked Coconut (Nariyal) 10 Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi) 5 Cassia Buds How to make goda masala: Remove the cardamom seeds from their husks. Saute the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bay leaves in

Ingredients: 6 broken into several pieces dried Chilli (Mirch) 2 tblsp Coriander seeds (Dhania) 1/4 tsp Garam masala How to make kadai masala: Heat chilies and coriander in a pan, shaking the pan time to time, until they smell fragrant. Grind and add garam masala.

Ingredients: Cumin Seed (Jeera) Fennel seeds (Saunf) Fenugreek seeds (Methi) Black Mustard seeds (Raai / Raee) Nigella seeds How to make phanch phoron: Mix equal quantities of the above ingredients. It can be used whole or ground to a fine powder as per taste. Though it is available ready-mixed, it is possible to blend it at home. It is best to grind small quantities as