What is turmeric? Turmeric is the root of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family. As pictured above, turmeric…
What is red chilli pepper? Red chilli pepper is the fruit of the plant of the capsicum, which are members of the ‘nightshade family‘ —…
What’s a good way to introduce people to Indian food…especially if they’ve decided they don’t like it? This is a question I hear often. First,…
What is paprika? Paprika is a ground spice that is made from the dried fruits of Capsicum annuum — either bell peppers or chili peppers,…
Guest post by Big Apple Curry inspiration Geetha, who is my mother and lives in Toronto Rice roti is one of my favorite Indian flatbreads….
What is coriander? Coriander is an herb in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as the parsley family. Coriander seeds sprout and flower as fresh cilantro…
OK this is what I do on busy weeknights. Especially when Sean and I are both working 70 hours a week. This is what my…
What is cumin? Cumin is the dried seed of the cumin plant, Cuminum cyminum, and is a member of the parsley family. Native to the…
Who says Valentine’s Day has to be sweet? Why not make it spicy instead? Or hey, why not a little of both! With February 14…
Many people ask me if I have a favorite Indian cookbook. I’m not an Indian cookbook snob by any means. I collect all kinds of…
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