Make a paste with of the powdered spices and some water, it should look like this...
  
 
 Step 2:

Ok, now fry your chopped shallots in the ghee for 10-15 minutes until light brown. Then add the garlic and continue to fry for a couple of minutes.

(I figure at this point you don't need a picture of fried shallots).

Now add the cloves, cardamoms, mace, bay leaves and carry on frying for another minute or so. Then add the spice paste and fry for another few minutes. Add a bit of water (a tablespoon or so) if the spices are sticking during the frying process. It will look a bit like this I would imagine...