Green Chillies are the life and soul of a hearty Indian meal. You don’t necessarily have to overdo it until your mouth is on fire and smoke out of ears but without a touch of chilli, Indian dishes seem incomplete. I can’t think of Indian cooking without a dash of green chillies. Slit, sliced, chopped […]
Black Urad Dal
Urad whole beans are small, black skinned and oval beans that are pale yellow inside. Their cooked texture is somewhat glutinous.These are also called as Black Lentils. Urad is best cooked long and slow, and in India is often cooked overnight on a low slow fire. The results are creamy, unctuous lentils, a rich dish […]
Curry Patta
Curry leaves are extremely aromatic and have a strong flavor that has been compared to citrus, asafoetida, anise, and lemongrass. When cooked, Curry leaves have a mild and slightly pungent bite with a nutty aroma. Fresh leaves give best result and can be found in any Indian or Asian grocery store. Please do not get […]
Garam Masala
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cuisine. It’s sometimes used on its own, but it can be mixed with other seasonings as well. The spices for garam masala are usually toasted to bring out more flavor and aroma, and then ground. The word masala simply means “spices,” and garam […]
Panch Phoran
Panch Phoron (also called panch phoran or paanch phoron) literally means “five spices.” It is a spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking and consists of the following seeds: Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel. The spices are left whole and, depending on how they’re being used, are either dry roasted or fried in […]
Kesar
Saffrons that adds vibrant hues to the dishes, its flavor and aroma make it one of the most exclusive spices of the world, commonly known as Kesar in hindi. Saffron in itself is bitter in taste and only when used in the right proportion and in the right way, does it add its unique magical […]