and GARAM MASALA ?...a wonderful blend of spices mostly associated with Indian food. it usually includes coriander, chili, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, cardamom. here is just one of many recipes for Garam Masala. you can make your own, but i buy it for 1.99$...much easier. garam masala can very greatly from vendor to vendor. the brand i like best is by SADAF called Garam