In a heavy bottom pan add all the ingredients except asafoetida and red chili powder.
2-4 Black Cardamom, 10-12 Black Peppercorns, 2-3 Green Cardamom, 2 Mace, 1- inch Cinnamon stick, ½ Nutmeg, 1 Star Anise, 2-4 Cloves, 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds, 1 tbsp Coriander seeds, ½ tsp Cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon Carom seeds, 2 tablespoon pomegranate seeds, 8-10 dry Red chilies