As many chefs know, preparing Indian food at home requires an appreciation for the many spices needed to achieve this cuisine's richness and complexity. This also calls for grinding your spices fresh ...

Indian cuisine dates back more than 5,000 years, and each Indian region has its own traditions and cultures that influence its food. While the basic ingredients and spices for homemade Indian food are ...

The words tadka, bagar or chownk all refer to tempering in Indian cooking. Tempering is heating ghee or oil and adding spices. The idea is to infuse the aroma and flavors of the spices into the oil.

This Indian Tamarind Sauce recipe is just like the Sweet Tamarind Chutney served at Indian restaurants. It is made from tamarind, jaggery and basic Indian spices. I love serving it alongside these ...

Each month, Caroline Barrett explores an ethnic cuisine and show you how to serve it up with ingredients easily found in the local supermarket. For the longest time, when we ate Indian food in my ...

This is the best selection of Indian curry and daal recipes that are made without onion or garlic. You can make flavourful vegetarian Indian curries without needing onion and garlic in the base. With ...

bowls and piles of various spices used in Indian cooking - Daney daney/Shutterstock A cupboard full of spices is the dream kitchen scenario. However, stashing up without breaking the bank is a whole ...

Adulterated Indian spices, often enhanced with synthetic dyes and low-grade fillers, pose health risks. Experts urge sourcing from trusted brands, transparent supply chains, and simple home tests to ...

Indian spices, beyond their culinary appeal, are gaining global recognition for their health benefits, fueled by renewed interest in indigenous wellness and companies like Patanjali. Spices like ...