30 nos Cardamom (green, Elakka)30 nos Cloves (Grambu)6 pieces Cinnamon Stick (Karukapatta)1 no Star Anise (Thakkolam)Optional items :1/4 cup Fennel seeds (4 tbsp)2 tbsp Black pepper Heat a small frying pan and add all the spices, and fry for a minute or two. Then grind it to a fine powder in the small jar of your mixie.- I dont use the optional items mentioned to make garam masala powder. Instead used to grind it as separate powders. Kerala