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Garam masala
A ground spice mixture roughly translating to 'warm spices'. It differs between regions, communities and even households but it usually contains cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, peppercorns, fennel, mace and bay leaves.
Deggi mirch
This is a blend of kashmiri chillies and red peppers, giving it a deep red colour and warm heat.
Chaat masala
Another ground Indian spice mixture that's often used in the street-food snack chaat. It's zingy and sour from dried mango and tamarind powder, and contains a host of other toasted and ground spices.
Kasoori methi
Dried fenugreek leaves - the flavour is reminiscent of celery and fennel.
Mustard oil
This is an oil made from pressing mustard seeds. It has a pungent, nutty, hot flavour.
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