While some Indian Food Recipes are traditionally packed with ingredients like oil and ghee that most of us avoid for health reasons, there is almost no comparison anywhere in the world to the vast variety of fresh fruit and vegetable dishes that form part of its repertoire. As such there is no reason why even the most waistline-conscious cannot enjoy good Indian cuisine.

‘Curry’ is synonymous with Indian Food Recipes and ‘curry powder’ is thought of as its key ingredient. This all-important powder is actually a mix of spices collectively known as garam masala and is added to dishes along with other spices to enhance their flavor and aroma. While the basic ingredients used are the same, each household has its own proportions so that the end result will often differ from home to home. The better the quality of the ingredients, the tastier the garam masala and the resulting dish in which it is used. Most Indians still prefer to prepare their own garam masala just prior to cooking. Making your own can seem intimidating if you’re just starting out with Indian cooking, but the recipe and a good coffee grinder is all it takes. There’s nothing to beat the flavour of fresh garam masala.

Many shy away from trying Indian cooking thinking the ingredients are hard to find. This is no longer a problem since Indian spices can be bought in most supermarkets and what can’t be had there is always available in specialist Indian or Asian grocery stores. Most Indian Food Recipes does not even require special cooking utensils so there’s no need for those starting out to buy too many things. As with all other cuisines, Indian food too is all about finding what works best for you. Never fear to experiment with spices and try your own blends.