Fragrant Sri Lankan Spice Powder

There are in Sri Lanka, as in all parts of the Subcontinent, many types of dried spice blends to be used in different situations. This particular powder is used to bring forward flavors in a dish just as it has finished cooking. It is also sometimes sprinkled on simple salads and the like just for an extra little hit of flavor (try sprinkling it on lightly oiled or buttered hot corn on the cob). As in most Sri Lankan spice blends, the ingredients are roasted to a particularly dark color.