Indian Food

The nigella seed, a black seed so prevalent in Asian cooking, has been known for its healing qualities for thousands of years. It has widely become known as "the remedy of the Prophet." Its...

The spices used in India vary widely by geography. Some spices are ground together to form spice mixtures known as masalas. Mastering the art of Indian cooking requires a knowledge of the spices used.

Indian spices, once considered exotic, are now a part of everyday cooking all around the world. Most grocery stores now carry ginger, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and chili powder. Other spices,...

Most Americans today are starting to fall in love with Indian food, yet are intimidated when faced with a simple Indian recipe because of the multitude of spices used there in. It's frightening!...

An unusual, stunning & refreshing Indian Potato recipe made with chilled Yoghurt which one traditionally calls a "Raita" ,tempered with spices used typically in the South of India.A...

In the Hindi language, cumin seeds are called jeera. Cumin seeds are not only good to eat, but are also used in natural remedies and supplements. Cumin is said to aid in digestion and support...

Panch Phora is a blend of 5 spices and seeds. Panch means 5 in Hindu and Phora or sometimes referred to as Panch Puran or Panch Phoran or Panch Pora means seeds.

Sesame Paste is used in many foods and can be home-made quite easily. Here are a few steps to having good quality homemade goods. If you want more or less, simply adjust the amount of ingredients....

Garam masala is a spice blend used all over India; its ingredients vary widely by region and individual cook. Punjabi-style garam masala is essential for capturing the Mogul-influenced flavors...

“Authentic Taste of India” is a compilation of recipes to cook genuine Indian food with ingredients commonly available in almost any part of the world. I learned these from my mother and she...

Learn how to with expert tips and advice on smoothie recipes in this free video clip on fruit lassi.

Learn how to cut a sapodilla with expert tips and advice on Indian cuisine in this free video clip on ingredients and recipes.

Learn how to cut and prepare a pomegranate with expert tips and advice on smoothie recipes in this free video clip on fruit lassi.

Learn how to make Indian lentils in this free recipe video clip about making curry for lentils.

Learn how to prepare cooking oil and add cumin seeds to Indian potato and curd recipe with expert cooking tips in this free Indian cuisine video clip.

Learn how to add oil and cumin seeds to Indian potato and peas recipe with expert cooking tips in this free Indian cuisine video clip.

Learn how to add oil and cumin seeds to Indian eggplant recipe with expert cooking tips in this free Indian cuisine video clip.

Slightly smash cumin seeds for a cucumber Raita. Learn the recipe for an Indian dish in this free video.

Make a traditional Indian cucumber Raita with dry roasted cumin seeds! Learn how to cook this Indian recipe in this free video.

If you're tired of the same old potatoes, a seasoned version (sukhi bhaji) might be just the ticket to lift you out of the doldrums. Peanuts give the potatoes its crunch, and the blend of sesame...

Shahi dum aloo is a vegetarian Indian recipe from the north part of India that pairs deep fried baby potatoes in a cream sauce. This Indian recipe is easy to make and you can modify it to add...

Chai tea is a spicy milk-based drink that can be served hot or cold. There is no need to spend three or four dollars at a coffee bar or restaurant to get a cup of chai tea. It is pretty easy to...

You'll be learning authentic South Indian Spinach and Potato Curry.This particular variation is South Indian and my mother's recipe. Originally Spinach and Potato Curry known as Aloo Palak...

Curry powder is not a single spice but a blend of Indian spices with nearly limitless variations. Created by the British during the days of Colonial rule so that English cooks could replicate the...

Want to make a curry just like they serve them in Indian restaurants. Learn how to here.