Aromatic vegetables: Onion, garlic, shallot, celery

Herbs: Basil, bay leaves, dill leaves, marjoram, tarragon, thyme

Aromatic spices: Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, dill, clove, cumin (jinten), mace, nutmeg

Mild spices: Paprika, coriander

Hot spices: Chilies, black and white pepper, ginger, mustard