Some Spices Used in Indian (Desi) Kitchens

I have posted a few masala powder recipes on my blog. I have yet to write about a few other spice powders that I usually have in my freezer.
I just thought - why not write a post showing the different spices used in these masalas. This is not an extensive list. These are a few key ingredients that are used in making spice/masala powders that we use to enhance the taste of curries or biryanis or dry vegetable or meat preparations.
The pictures are pretty self explanatory.

Now I will go ahead and write about the spice/masala powders that are made and used in 'merakitchen'