Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's how to use this iconic Indian spice blend and a simple recipe to start with. Matt Taylor-Gross Garam masala is an iconic ...

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In Indian cooking, the ancient system of ayurvedic medicine categorizes spices as “heating” or “cooling” the body, much like the Chinese yin/yang theory of heating and cooling foods. The spice known ...

If you’re looking for an easy and authentic garam masala recipe, we’ve got you covered. You can make this blend with a handful of Indian spices and herbs, like coriander, cumin and green cardamom.

First lesson of Indian cooking — not all brown powders are curry powder. Second lesson — don't confuse heat and warmth. Especially in Indian cuisine, they are wildly different concepts. Third lesson — ...