Red chilies are extremely pungent. Added to hot oil and fried, they turn dark in colour and give a lovely flavour to the dish. Crushed Chillies  can be used whole in curries, sauces, pickles, chutneys, Paste, and almost any other kind of slow-cooked recipe. It is popular in tandoori dishes, but it also used in Masala, Chaat, and other Indian dishes

Mace is the lace-like, dried covering of nutmegs. It has a sweet, mild nutmeg flavour and imparts an orange, saffron colour to dishes. A small amount adds fragrance and subtle flavour, particularly to custards and cream sauces, as well as curries and pickles.

Fenugreek powder obtained from the fenugreek seeds commonly known as Methi is a staple spice found in most Indian households. This multi-purpose herb though well known for adding a distinct flavour in various dishes and cuisines has innumerable health benefits.

Smoked paprika, often called pimenton or smoked Spanish paprika, is made from peppers that are smoked and dried over oak fires. This process gives the red powder a rich, smoky flavor. You can find this smoked variety in mild, medium-hot, and hot. True Spanish pimenton is produced using traditional techniques and comes from specific areas in Spain, as per the European Union's laws.