Civic Kitchen instructor
Meghna Agarwal shares her must haves and tips for the
essential Indian pantry.
Must Haves:
Masala dabba (traditional Indian spice box) with some basic Indian spices:
TurmericCumin SeedsIndian Chilli PowderCorianderGaram Masala
Nice-to-Haves:
Mango PowderFenugreek SeedsMustard SeedsCarom Seeds
Meghna’s Tips for Spices:
Grind your own for the best flavorKeep spices airtight and away from direct sunlightMore is not always good, go with aroma, color and tasteThere are no strict rules, mix and match spices and make the dish your own