coriander black pepper cinnamon cloves cumin cardamom seeds ginger nutmeg mace fennel bay leaves allspice cayenne charnushka [edit] StepsPurchase fresh, whole spices for a more tantalizing blend of flavor and aroma. Add any non-ground spices to a frying pan and toast gently, stirring often, until the fragrance of the spices starts to waft up and they darken slightly in color. Cool the toasted spices. Combine with your pre-ground spices and herbs. Grind the mix into a fine powder Use to taste in recipes. Can be dusted over dishes as an accent or added heavily to sauces or as a rub to create a singularly strong and aromatic main flavor component.