Kitchen Glossary
A Hub for South Asian cooking
What to know about the most prolific spices, cook methods, and dishes: what each one is, where it comes from, and when it matters. Deeper dives on Spice Desk, Cook, and Recipes.
20 entries
Spices
Seeds, chilies, resins, and leaf finishes that build South Asian flavor.
- #001Cumin (Jeera)
- #002Coriander (Dhania)
- #003Asafoetida (Hing)
- #004Fenugreek (Methi)
- +16 more
3 entries
Cook methods
Techniques that change texture and aroma: tempering, reduction, smoke.
- #001Tadka (Tempering)
- #002Bhuna
- #003Dhungar
3 entries
Dishes
Named plates and pantry standards: what they are and where they sit on the table.
- #001Dal Tadka
- #002Masala Chai
- #003Jeera Rice