The masala dabaa, or spice box, is the quintessential toolbox for the Indian cook. But, ask any non-Indian about it, and you’ll likely draw a blank stare, a sign that the compact, stainless steel ...

Indian cooking can seem complicated and convoluted to people who aren’t inherently familiar with it; all that grinding of various spice pastes—a dash of this, a smidgen of that. But the truth is that ...

It may not evoke as much nostalgia as your grandmother’s china or be as valuable as your mother’s pearls, but ask any Indian cook about the spice box, and you will hear that this kitchen essential is ...

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Selection of spices in a kitchen. Image (c) Tim Sandle. Selection of spices in a kitchen. Image (c) Tim Sandle. Food scientists who conducted a large collaborative study of consumer behaviour have ...

Question: Where can I find the spice asafoetida, sometimes called for in Indian dishes. How can it smell so bad but taste so good? — R.B., Jupiter Answer: You can find asafoetida in any Indian grocery ...

Turmeric was used in Vedic rituals for protection and healing, called Haridra. Black pepper is praised in Charaka Samhita for digestion and sensory awakening. Masala dabba is a culinary heirloom ...

This complete guide covers the most essential Indian spices and their health benefits, the top brands in the U.S., and the ...