One of the keys to this dish is the spices—Kashmiri red chili and garam masala. Kashmiri chili is known for its distinctive vibrant red color and relatively mild heat. Whereas garam masalas are a combination of spice like: cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and black peppercorns. Using whole spices and grinding them with a spice/coffee grinder into a fine powder produces the best …