Garam masala is a blend of dry-roasted ground spices common in Indian cuisine. There are many variants, but garam masala usually contains dried red chillis, fresh green chillis, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard seeds , turmeric, coriander, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin, nutmeg, and fennelFennel Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus Foeniculum Species vulgare Binomial name ''Foeniculum vulgare P. Fennel is a plant Foeniculum vulgare of the Apiaceae or p (but may contain other spices as well). It can be used during cooking or as an addition afterwards, sprinkled on top.