Spices like coriander, cumin, and red chilies, along with whole spices such as cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom. Common additions for complexity and aroma are bay leaves, nutmeg, mace, and fennel seeds. Turmeric is often included for colour, and salt is used to balance the flavour. 

Meat masala is an Indian spice blend primarily used for non-vegetarian dishes, adding a dark colour and hot, robust flavour to meats like mutton, chicken, or beef. It typically includes a base of coriander, chili, and pepper, along with other aromatic spices such as cumin, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and garlic.