I love working with Indian Spices. They inspire me on a boring day, motivate me to reach heights of culinary excellence and add color in my life. If you want to cook Indian food then 20 must have Indian spices for your pantry are:
1. Bay Leaves
2. Cinnamon
3. Cloves
4. Garam Masala
5. Mustard Seeds
6. Carom/Bishop weeds (Ajwain)
7. Cumin Seeds
8. Coriander Powder
9. Green Cardamom
10. Curry Leaves
11. Saffron
12. Turmeric
13. Mango Powder (amchur)
14. Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi)
15. Red Chilli powder
16. Nutmeg
17. Moti Elaichi (Black cardamom)
18. Asafoetida (hing)
19. Black Pepper (Kali mirch)
20. Fennel seeds (Saunf)
So, what’s your favourite spice?