Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  cups          coriander seeds
     2/3  cup           cumin seeds
     1/3  cup           fenugreek seeds
     1/2  cup           besan -- (gram flour-chick
                        -- pea flour)
     1/2  cup           garlic powder
     1/3  cup           paprika
     1/3  cup           turmeric
     1/3  cup           garam masala
   1      teaspoon      dried powdered curry leaves
   1      teaspoon      asafetida
   1      teaspoon      ground ginger
   1      teaspoon      red chile powder -- such as New Mexican
   1      teaspoon      dry mustard
   1      teaspoon      black pepper -- freshly ground

Preparation:

In a dry skillet, toast the coriander, cumin and fenugreek seeds, then grind them together in a spice mill. combine with remaining ingredients and mix well. This powder improves as it becomes better blended, the longer it is stored, It is best in about a month, but don't store it longer than 18 months