What Indian spice mixture is composed of coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper?

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Garam masala is a blend of ground spices common in the North Indian and Pakistani cuisine, whose literal meaning is 'hot (or warm) spice'. There are many variants: most traditional mixes use just cinnamon, roasted cumin, cloves, nutmeg (and/or mace) and green cardamom seed or black cardamom pods. Many commercial mixtures may include more of other less expensive spices and may contain dried red chili peppers, dried garlic, ginger powder, sesame, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, bay leaves, and fennel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garam_Masala Garam_Masala -- A spice mixture consisting of varying combinations of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, coriander and fennel roasted and ground together. http://www.metaglossary.com/meanings/925418/ Garam Masala: (Indian) Spice mixture usually composed of coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. http://www.baking911.com/terms/baking_ghi.htm Jan 10 08, 4:22 PM