Spices are the cornerstone of Indian cuisine and are used for their flavor, fragrance, and therapeutic properties. Spices are used whole or ground, and are often ground together with other spices to create a spice mixture. Spices are typically roasted either dry or with oil to bring out their flavor and aroma.

Cardamom		Cinnamon
Cloves		Coriander Seeds
Cumin Seeds		Dried Red Chili
Fennel		Ginger