A masala blend I use for chana masala: we make a lot of this curry so the spice blend is always ready to go.

*¼ cup coriander seeds *¼ cup cumin / jeera *2 tsp pepper *1 tsp clove *2 pod black cardamom *2 inch cinnamon *1 mace / javitri *1 tsp fennel / saunf *1 tsp shah jeera / caraway seed *10 dried red chilli *2 tbsp aamchur *2 tbsp kasuri methi *1 tsp turmeric