indian spices/spices in general

[Olive]

DH is getting an indian cookbook and me a mortar and pestal as part of our christmas presents and i was thinking getting a heap of new spices to go with them
so what one should i get?? mainly indian but love most spices

[~me~]

Garam Masala
Coriander
Cumin

Lots more I am sure.

[Laranna]

Turmeric
cinnamon
Cloves
Cardamom

[allycat06]

Fenugreek
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves
Fennel seeds
Chilli powder

[roses]

Google 'herbies spices' - they post all over the country

[Pandora]

Tamarind paste
Hing/asafetida powder
Cumin
Coriander
Fenugreek
Mustard seeds

Maybe a good set of spice tins to store them in as opaque Containers will keep them longer

A lot of Indian recipes will use fresh coriander as a garnish as well, maybe you could get a plant teyre only a couple of dollars and are nice in pots

[christy]

All of the above I use Herbies as well for some of my mexican spices and dried chillis.

Oh! Kafir lime leaves. I would probably suggest getting a plant though.... much better that way