Make no mistake, curry powder and garam masala aren't the same. Their origins, appearance, and flavor profiles couldn't be ...

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 ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Q Many foods by themselves are pretty bland, so I love adding salt to season them. But I know I should be careful about how much salt I use. Are ...

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.

Garam masala (gah-RAHM mah-SAH-lah) is a popular spice blend widely used in Indian cooking. Garam is the Hindi word for “hot,” but it needn’t be scorching—in the Indian vernacular, garam denotes ...