Spices

getting the MOST out of your spice jar

There are more than 300 spices and my kitchen contains about 100 of them. From the ones I have, I use about 70-80 specifically for Indian cooking ... which means there is a lot of ground to cover!

Look through this page to see how to best use common kitchen spices. From understanding how to coax their flavor or what might be a good recipe for them - I am including all kinds of information.

This resource will take a while to be complete, so check back often.

Do you have a favorite spice that you dont see here? Email me here: currycravings@gmail.com

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What are Masalas or spice blends?

I will share something I said to a friend about making ghee. Some people will deliberately complicate an otherwise stupidly simple...

MasaleyDaar

About my newest cookbook, Masaleydaar

Recipe: Haldi Ksheerapaka / Turmeric Milk

"The modern marvel is in its marketing, and not the product itself, for this turmeric elixir has been favored by Indian grandmothers and mothers for centuries. It is a wonderful way to end a long day, or help in recovering from an illness. It is easy to put together, and makes for a fragrant brew." ~ Seven Pots of Tea, (c) Nandita Godbole, 2020