Edible flowers are not new to Indian kitchens; ingredients like banana flower, pumpkin flower, moringa and rose petals have ...

Edible Indian flowers were once everyday ingredients, used out of necessity and familiarity rather than novelty. These ...

bowls and piles of various spices used in Indian cooking - Daney daney/Shutterstock A cupboard full of spices is the dream kitchen scenario. However, stashing up without breaking the bank is a whole ...

Pumpkin flower bhaji is a simple yet delicious dish prepared by lightly frying the flowers with spices. The flowers are cleaned and mixed with chickpea flour, turmeric, and cumin before they are ...

Bina Mehta’s masala dabba, boxes used to store spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Photo courtesy of Bina Mehta The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by ...

Turmeric was used in Vedic rituals for protection and healing, called Haridra. Black pepper is praised in Charaka Samhita for digestion and sensory awakening. Masala dabba is a culinary heirloom ...

Black pepper is famously known as the king of spices. Discover its Indian origins and why this 'black gold' spice is the ...

October starts tomorrow, and then it’s full speed ahead to winter. Say so long to September — and those long days of summer — at one of three tasty culinary events tonight. Keep reading for the ...