Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4  cups          coriander seeds
     1/2  cup           fennel seeds
     1/2  cup           cumin seeds
   3 1/2  teaspoons     black peppercorns
     1/2  cup           dried whole red chiles -- (such
   1                    cinnamon stick -- 7-inch
  10      whole         cardamom pods
  10                    whole         cloves
   5      teaspoons     turmeric powder

Preparation:

In a dry pan, gently fry, one at a time, the coriander, fennel, cumin, peppercorns, and the whole chiles. Fry the chiles until they are dark brow and crispy. Cool and break the chiles into pieces. Place the chiles, along with the seeds, in a spice or coffee grinder and process to a fine powder. mix well. Store the powder in airtight containers when it is completely cool.