Recipes
Spices and Ingredients
Understanding spices and ingredients is a key part of understanding Indian food. This list is here to help you learn more about the different ones available and how they work with a curry.
Coriander
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) (Dhaniya – Urdu translation) From the Cori plant that is native to the Mediterranean. Both the seeds and the leaves are used for cooking but each have different flavours, aromas and uses. Seeds The seeds produce a sweet, woody aroma and a mellow, warm flavour. They can…
Garam Masala
Garam Masala from garam (“hot”) and masala (a mixture of spices) Garam masala has been part of Indian cuisine for centuries, also crossing over into neighbouring countries. Literally, the name means ‘hot spice’ – although this does not necessarily refer to chilli heat but to the fact that the cooking process involves toasting the spices.…
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