CULINARY CHRONICLES · MASALA UNIVERSE

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Masalas & Spice Blends

The Complete Masala Universe

Food is a way of understanding people. Explore the blends, preparations and techniques through which cooks build flavour.

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An illustrative view of the Masala Universe.

The Six Families

  1. Heritage Dry Masalas
  2. Fresh & Wet Masala Traditions
  3. Cooked Masala Bases & Pastes
  4. Tempering & Whole-Spice Aromatics
  5. Podi, Chutneys & Finishing Seasonings
  6. Commercial & Contemporary Masalas

I

Heritage Dry Masalas

01 · Garam MasalaThe Warmth That Travels Across India02 · Goda MasalaMaharashtra's Quiet Complexity03 · Kala MasalaThe Darker Notes of a Familiar Kitchen04 · Malvani MasalaThe Coast Has More Than One Ingredient05 · Kanda-Lasun MasalaThe Work Behind the Weekday Spoonful06 · Bafat / Baffat PowderA Familiar Jar, Several Possible Dinners07 · Sambar PodiThe Household Measure of a Familiar Meal

II

Fresh & Wet Masala Traditions

13 · Goan Recheado MasalaThe Fiery Heart of Goan Kitchens
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