Spices

Spices

Homemade Kadhai Masala

So what is a Kadhai?   Kadhai means “wok” in Indian and Masala means “spice mix’.  In Indian cuisine, there are a few dishes which are made in the kadhai and are much more on the drier side than the gravy or curry.  I personally love the kadhai dishes as I love dishes with less gravy […]

Indian, Spices

Rasam Powder

Rasam another staple food in South Indian cooking.  A very easy dish that can be ready in under 30 mins.  Today’s recipe is Rasam Powder which can be made fresh when you need it. When I made the rasam for Onam, I didn’t have rasam powder at home, so I had no choice other than making […]

Indian, Spices

Sambhar Powder

Sambhar Powder, one of the most important ingredient specially in South Indian cuisine. There are so many brands out there who have the ready to use spices that we can use and make our life easier.  But there is nothing like making your own spice mix as you know what was used and of course […]

Indian, Spices

Achaari Masala (Pickle Spice)

So many different types of spices are used in Indian cooking.  We Indians love the flavor of pickles.  This spice blend is a mixture which is what we use when we make pickles.  Pickled flavor dishes are full of flavor and beautiful aroma. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds 2 tbsp Fennel […]