cumin seeds
coriander seeds
red chilies
fenugreek (methi) seeds
fennel seeds
small white skinned round potatoes
oil (such as canola)
asafetida
bay leaves
ginger
turmeric
kashmiri chili powder or paprika
red cayenne pepper
medium sized tomatoes
sugar
salt
salt
garam masala (preferably the bengali variety)
cilantro
