Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Getting Started

The first step is to go to an Indian store and buy the following spices -

Most frequently used essential spices

Asfoetida ( Heeng)
Bay Leaf (Tezpatta)
Cardomom (Elaichi)
Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder)
Cumin Powder (Zeera Powder)
Cumin Seeds (Zeera)
Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
Dried Mango Powder (Aamchoor)
Fenugreek Seeds (methi)
Garam Masala
Mustard Seeds (Rai)
Salt (Namak)
Turmeric (Haldi)

Less frequently used spices

And the following other ingredients


Basmati Rice
Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Garbanzo Beans ( Kabuli Chana)
Kidney Beans (Rajma)
Semolina (Sooji, Rawa)
Tamarind (Imli)
Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
Yellow Lentils (Arhar Dal)

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