Mix together the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl.
In a spice grinder add the cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves, star anise and cinnamon stick. Pulse several times, but do not make it a complete powder. Keep it in small pieces. Add to spices in bowl and mix to combine.
Store in an air tight container for your pickling recipes. Makes about a 1/2 cup.
Notes
You can use all yellow or all black mustard seeds if one or the other is not available.