What are basic spices to have on hand for making Indian food.?
Typical Indian Spices: coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cloves, ginger, red and black pepper, mustard seeds Masala: means mixture of spices sauteed in oil or ghee. Perhaps the most famous and varied is Garam masala, a major spice blend of Indian cookery where each home has its own spice blends. It is often added towards the end of the recipe, almost like a garnish. Curry Powder: is made with many spice blends. Quite a few dishes in western countries like America and U.K call for curry powder which basically consists of turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, five spice powder (cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, bay leaf and cumin), with red chili powder. Turmeric: called ‘haldi’ in Hindi is a deep yellow powder obtained from grinding a dried plant root.Its known for its colour and earthy flavor in many Indian and Asian dishes. Cumin: called ‘jeera’ in Hindi is a spice with a huge variety of culinary uses. It’s a very important element in Indian and ayurvedic cooking.Indian
