Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

Garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cuisine. The spices for garam masala are usually toasted to bring out more flavor and aroma, and then ground. However, garam masala doesn’t necessarily constitute a particularly spicy blend. The powdered form is often added at the end of cooking so that the aroma is not lost while as Whole garam masala is added early to the cooking fat, oil, or ghee for a more pungent flavour

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum. It is used in many dishes in both whole and ground form. Cumin seed is used as a spice for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds.  It imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as curry and chili. It is also used as an ingredient in some pickles and pastries.

Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance. Black cardamom has a distinctly more Smokey, though not bitter, aroma with a coolness some consider similar to mint. It is a common ingredient in Indian cooking.