The elusive spice is part of many Asian, African, South American, and Caribbean cuisines. Here’s what you need to know about its history, how to shop for it, and how it’s used in cooking.

Without that knowledge, you'll never be able to grasp the difference between it and curry powder. Although the exact origins of garam masala are unclear, it's been used in Indian cooking — parti ...

Serve with steamed rice (optional). The roasted curry powder is best used when fresh, so if you don't think you'll use it quickly you can always halve the recipe.

If you don’t have any curry powder, use 1 teaspoon each of ground coriander and cumin, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric and a few roughly crushed cardamom pods. Alternatively, try 2 teaspoons of ...

Consuming curry leaf powder regularly may help regulate cholesterol levels and promote better digestion. Add curry leaves to olive oil or coconut oil. Use the flavored oil in salad dressings or ...

This can be used in various recipes or sprinkled over prawns as you cook them in a pan or on a barbecue. You could toss some chicken drumsticks in oil and the curry powder, squeeze lemon juice ...