Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  tablespoon    cardamom
   1      tablespoon    chopped cinnamon sticks
     1/2  tablespoon    whole cloves
     1/4  tablespoon    whole cumin
     1/4  tablespoon    grated nutmeg
   1      tablespoon    turmeric
     1/2  tablespoon    whole coriander
                        black peppercorns -- to taste
                        dried red pepper flakes -- to taste
   1                    bay leaf

Preparation:

Grind all of this together in an electric coffee grinder and keep in a tightly closed jar. NOTE: "This is largely a matter of personal taste. Try this one and vary what you wish."