CARDAMOM: The Queen of Spices
The world may call cardamom the ‘queen of spices,’ but for me, it will remain the enlivener of curries. Every traditional Indian recipe has at least a trace of cardamom…
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Ginger: Grating The benefits
I can chop it up. Grate it down. Slice it thin. There are myriads of ways I can use fresh ginger in a recipe which is why I adore it….
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The secret to this biscotti? A heartening quantity of Christmas cheer! And, of course, mocha. All the warming, delicious mocha in the world. Gingerbread cookies are an all-time favorite at…
Continue readingAjwain (Carom Seeds) : What Wonders Do You Hold?
Healthy, happy and sometimes indulgent – that’s my motto when I step into the kitchen. It is about whisking wholesome, healthy food that also makes the mouth water. Spices let me do…
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Haldi: Grounding the Root When you’re looking at the root of Curcuma longa (the scientific term), it’s easy to confuse it with ginger. Both belong to the same family, after…
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