Garam masala is an integral part of Indian cooking and is easily found in every other household. From adding it to dals or curries and veggies and even biryani, garam masala is a sure shot way to add ...

Garam means “heat” and masala means “spice blend”, but this versatile, aromatic mix beloved of Indian and South Asian cooks contains no chilli: the warmth comes from the pungent nature of the spices.

The idea that something is always the same – predictable, reliable, guaranteed – is often of less interest to me than that which brings with it the possibility of discovery or maybe even a little ...