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Dal Fry

Dal fry is a delicious and popular Indian lentil recipe that is made with tur dal (pigeon pea lentils), onions, tomatoes and spices.

Masala Chaas (yogurt drink)

Chaas is a yogurt drink made by mixing yogurt and water to your preferred consistency. Masala chaas adds a complexity to the plain yogurt drink.

Taklia

A versatile, savory blend usually added to soups and stews just before serving. The recipes are from Science of Spice by Dr. Stuart Farrimond. I would highly recommend reading the...

Arabic Baharat

This Iraqi version of the regional blend is sweet and fragrant, and can be used as an all-purpose rub, marinade, or seasoning. The recipes are from Science of Spice by...

Advieh

A heady blend of Persian spices to sprinkle over savory rice, rub over meats, or add to stews. It is good on Persian rice pudding too. The recipes are from...

Zhug

This bright, intensely spicy chili paste is the national condiment of Israel. The recipes are from Science of Spice by Dr. Stuart Farrimond. I would highly recommend reading the book....