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 ...

A close relative of the ginger, turmeric, a staple of the Indian diet, has acquired the status of a super spice, with its numerous anti-bacterial and immunity building powers. The spice is added in ...

India’s government spice board has launched factory inspections of two top companies, MDH and Everest, in the wake of foreign bans following accusations some products were tainted with pesticides (AFP ...

Vegan onion bhajis are crispy Indian fritters made with chickpea flour, spices, and thinly sliced onions. Served with a tangy ...

Anti-cancer herbs and spices you must know about. (Image source: Pixabay) The golden spice has been trusted as a traditional medicine in ancient Indian and Chinese medicinal systems for time ...

For anyone on a weight management journey, the idea of "natural fat burners" often feels too good to be true. Yet, both science and tradition suggest that certain herbs, spices, and botanicals, ...

My mother’s kitchen was not immune to the heat and humidity of suburban Houston. Like in many Indian families, we kept the room temperature at 80 degrees, every day of the year. It wasn’t only to save ...

Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the ...