Bina Mehta’s masala dabba, boxes used to store spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Photo courtesy of Bina Mehta The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by ...

A three-spice seasoning of mustard seeds, turmeric, and asafetida forms the aromatic foundation of everyday Maharashtrian ...

Make no mistake, curry powder and garam masala aren't the same. Their origins, appearance, and flavor profiles couldn't be ...

Last month, I traveled to India to celebrate a family wedding. We enjoyed five days of rituals, ceremonies, dancing, family bonding and feasting. The curries, the handmade breads, the variety of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I had a hunch that the instructor was correct when he stated that “India produces 50% of the global spice trade.” But nonetheless, I checked with my go-to ...

Chef and television personality Maneet Chauhan is no stranger to Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. This weekend, she is returning to the Classic to lead a seminar entitled “Symphony of Spices: The ...

Dal is a native Indian ingredient and beloved lentil dish often served over rice. The blend of lentils and spices can sit and simmer for hours and can be enjoyed as a regular meal or on a sick day. To ...

As a child, I spent many evenings in our blue-tiled kitchen watching my mother cook dinner. She would have at least five different pots going on the stove, chopping a bunch of vegetables while ...