 Ingredients used especially for kala or black masala spice blend include cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom and nutmeg.Other spice blends popular in the cuisine include goda masala and Kolhapuri masala.Common herbs to impart flavor or to garnish a dish include curry leaves, and coriander leaves.Many common curry recipes call for garlic, onion, ginger and green chilli pepper.