Crumble the dried chillies and in a small pan dry fry the chillies along with the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and peppercorns. You just want these to toast until they release their fabulous scent. Don't leave the pan this only takes about 2 minutes and you don't want them to burn.
Mix in the powdered turmeric and ginger and grind your spices all together either in a mortar and pestle or in a coffee/spice grinder until you have a nice powder.
Store in an airtight jar in a cool place for up to a month for optimum freshness.
Notes
Homemade spice blends are good stored for up to 6 months in a cool dark place.
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