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 ...

NEW DELHI, (ANI) – The traditional spice box known as a “masala dabba” is one of the necessities in an Indian kitchen. A masala dabba typically comprises several small metal cups, with each containing ...

The Indian kitchen is a treasure trove of superfoods that offer a multitude of health benefits and medicinal properties. Many of these ingredients have been staples in Indian households for ...

Did you know that spices were once as valuable as gold? These aromatic treasures, derived from the roots, bark, seeds, and fruits of plants, have shaped history, fuelled exploration, and defined ...

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 ...

Did you know that spices are not just flavour enhancers but the foundation of global trade and culinary history? For thousands of years, these aromatic treasures have travelled vast distances, shaping ...

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 ...