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Curry leaves (kadi patta) have nothing to do with curry powder. How to use them in a tadka, fresh vs dried, South Indian dishes, substitutes and storage.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover the three Ayurvedic doshas — Vata, Pitta, Kapha — and the core principles for eating according to your constitution with Indian spices. A measured beginner's guide.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Want to customise a tote bag? Discover the Indian wooden stamp technique for printing on fabric: materials, prep, stamping and heat-setting, all at home.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Curcumin, turmeric's active compound, is poorly absorbed on its own. Black pepper's piperine boosts its bioavailability. Practical ratio, the role of fat, and recipe ideas, explained with nuance.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Smoky and resinous, black cardamom has almost nothing in common with its green cousin. Discover its role in biryani, dal and garam masala, and how to store it well.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Ceylon cinnamon or cassia? Two spices too often confused. Botanical differences, coumarin content, visual identification and taste — everything you need to choose the real Indian cinnamon.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Asafoetida (hing) is a resin with a powerful raw smell that transforms in hot oil. Tiny doses, the tempering technique, and a natural substitute for garlic and onion — everything about this essential Indian spice.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Learn how to make ghee at home in 30 minutes: step-by-step recipe, cooking tips and how to use this Indian clarified butter every day in your cooking.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover why cardamom is called the Queen of Spices in India. Health benefits, digestive and respiratory properties, green vs black cardamom, and how to use it in Indian cooking.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Beyond chai, India has a millennia-old tradition of healing spice infusions rooted in Ayurveda. Five simple, soothing recipes for every moment of the day.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
The authentic recipe for Indian dal tadka: perfectly cooked lentils crowned with a sizzling spice tempering. Easy, affordable and full of flavour. The everyday dish of all India.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Dry-toasting is the simplest technique that makes the biggest difference to your cooking. Learn step-by-step how to toast whole spices, which to avoid, and the most common mistakes.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover the 8 essential Ayurvedic spices — turmeric, ginger, cumin, cardamom and more — their benefits according to Ayurveda and modern science, and how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
The 7 essential Indian spices for beginners, how to use and store them. A practical guide covering the tadka technique and your first recipes.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover the 6 most powerful anti-inflammatory spices according to Ayurveda, confirmed by modern science. Lakadong turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon and more.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover authentic masala chai: the traditional Indian recipe, essential spices, and secrets that set it apart from the "chai latte" you might already know.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Discover tadka, the Indian technique of blooming spices in hot oil or ghee. Learn why it works, how to master it step by step, and the regional variations across India.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Ready to try block printing? Discover this ancient Indian textile printing technique, the supplies you need, and a step-by-step guide to successfully completing your first projects at home.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Golden milk is far more than a trendy café drink. It is Haldi Doodh — an Ayurvedic beverage Indian families have been drinking for centuries. Here is the authentic recipe with Lakadong turmeric and the science behind why it works.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
Curry powder and garam masala are two spice blends that are often confused, but they have almost nothing in common. Origins, composition, and uses: here is everything you need to know.
Mihika Mahakal
Founder, Table Indienne
