The foundation of garam masala usually includes ingredients like coriander and cumin seeds, star anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, green and black cardamom, Indian bay leaves, black pepper, and cloves.

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Store the whole-spice mixtures in small glass containers with tightfitting lids in a cool, dark place. (The cork stoppers that are often sold with glass bottles are too porous to keep spices fresh.) ...

Indian pickling is all about salt, oil (usually sesame) and spices: the more salt, the safer. Oil standing two inches over the pickle prevents oxidation, and spices, of course, add to the taste.

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Dry roasting spices is a common technique in Indian cooking, but it is not always necessary. Here is a simple guide to ...

An average Indian home kitchen may use upwards of 50 spices, but a classic, homestyle masala dabba holds only seven. Traditionally, spices are stored in a multi-compartment bin known as a masala ...