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Mukhwas 101: The After-Meal Ritual Indians Swea...

Masala Potli Team

Mukhwas is India's centuries-old after-meal ritual — a pinch of fennel, coriander seeds, and digestive churan that freshens the palate and settles the stomach. Here's the story behind the bowl...

Mukhwas 101: The After-Meal Ritual Indians Swea...

Masala Potli Team

Mukhwas is India's centuries-old after-meal ritual — a pinch of fennel, coriander seeds, and digestive churan that freshens the palate and settles the stomach. Here's the story behind the bowl...

Makhana Mania: Why India's Ancient Snack Is Now...

Masala Potli Team

Long before it was a superfood on Instagram, makhana was a fasting-day staple in Indian kitchens. Here's why it's trending again, plus how to season it right.

Makhana Mania: Why India's Ancient Snack Is Now...

Masala Potli Team

Long before it was a superfood on Instagram, makhana was a fasting-day staple in Indian kitchens. Here's why it's trending again, plus how to season it right.

Tadka 101: The Tempering Secret Behind Indian Food

Masala Potli Team

Tadka — the sizzling spice tempering behind every great Indian dal — is a ten-second step that changes everything. Here's how to get it right.

Tadka 101: The Tempering Secret Behind Indian Food

Masala Potli Team

Tadka — the sizzling spice tempering behind every great Indian dal — is a ten-second step that changes everything. Here's how to get it right.

Steamed modak sweets and festive thali with pickle for Ganesh Chaturthi, Masala Potli

Ganesh Chaturthi Food Traditions: Modak, Prasad...

Masala Potli Team

From steamed modak to festive prasad thalis, here's a look at the food traditions behind Ganesh Chaturthi — and a few tips for bringing them into your own kitchen this...

Ganesh Chaturthi Food Traditions: Modak, Prasad...

Masala Potli Team

From steamed modak to festive prasad thalis, here's a look at the food traditions behind Ganesh Chaturthi — and a few tips for bringing them into your own kitchen this...

Fresh raw turmeric root and golden turmeric powder on a wooden table, illustrating how turmeric is made

How Turmeric Is Made: From Root to Golden Spice

Masala Potli Team

From knobby root to golden powder — here's the months-long process behind India's most essential spice, and why fresh turmeric tastes so different from the dried version.

How Turmeric Is Made: From Root to Golden Spice

Masala Potli Team

From knobby root to golden powder — here's the months-long process behind India's most essential spice, and why fresh turmeric tastes so different from the dried version.

Hing (asafoetida) powder and spice resin in a rustic Indian kitchen setting

How Hing Is Made: The Story Behind India's Bold...

Masala Potli Team

Ever wondered how hing (asafoetida) gets from a desert root to your masala dabba? Here's the patient, resin-tapping process behind India's boldest pinch.

How Hing Is Made: The Story Behind India's Bold...

Masala Potli Team

Ever wondered how hing (asafoetida) gets from a desert root to your masala dabba? Here's the patient, resin-tapping process behind India's boldest pinch.