Question: what are basic indian spices?
Answer: Dried Red Chiles. Similar to dried Italian red pepperoncini, the most common Indian dried red chiles range from medium-hot to hot. ... 
Cinnamon Sticks. ... 
Fenugreek Seeds. ... 
Cayenne Pepper. ... 
Coriander Seeds. ... 
Cumin Seeds. ... 
Cardamom. ... 
Brown Mustard Seeds.