Make My Pickles - Recipe Guide For Veg and Non-Veg

If there is one thing that turns your dishes super tasty, it’s got to be Masala Powder.   Not only do they add appetizing flavors, but also attractive colors and aromas. And the most interesting fact is that they are loaded with health benefits. Let’s now have a look on the list of few masalas every kitchen must have: 1.      Turmeric Powder: Almost every dish like daal, Sabji or Omelette you prepare needs a pinch of turmeric in it. Turmeric is known for its antiseptic property. 2.      Chilli Powder: Red Chilli Powder is a must-have ingredient in non-veg preparation. Since South Indians love spicy food, most of the dishes have a generous dose of chilli powder. 3.      Coriander Powder: Coriander Powder lends a very nice flavor to vegetarian preparation. It enhances the flavor of your dishes. Make sure you include this in your spice box. 4.      Cumin Powder: Cumin Powder...

South Indian cuisine is characterized by the extensive use of spice powders. When you look at what’s needed to prepare most of the South Indian dishes, it is easy to be put off by a long list of masala powders required. Here are some of the essential South Indian spice powders that people use commonly: 1.      Sambar Powder Sambar is one of the most popular dishes in South India. Sambar powder is usually made of coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin and lentils etc.   And the regional variations add cumin, black pepper, grated coconut etc. 2.      Rasam Powder Rasam is a traditional South Indian dish prepared using tamarind juice as a base. Rasam powder is made with pepper, coriander, jeera, hing and red chillies etc. 3.      Garam Masala Garam masala is a mixture of aromatic spices which can make an ordinary dish extraordinary. It is a blend of cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, bay leaf etc. It ...