Spice Journal

Guides for cooking with real spices

Straightforward advice from our kitchen in Vijayapura — how to judge quality, store powders properly, and get more flavour out of the spices you already own.

Spice Guides

How to Identify Pure Red Chilly Powder at Home

Colour, aroma, texture and two easy water tests that tell you whether the chilly powder in your kitchen is honest or heavily coloured.

12 August 20265 min read

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Short, practical reads on Indian spices and everyday cooking.

Cooking Tips

Turmeric Powder: Everyday Uses and How Much to Add

When to add turmeric, how much a dish really needs, and why timing decides whether it tastes warm or bitter.

19 August 20264 min read

Storage & Freshness

How to Store Spice Powders So They Stay Fresh

Most spices do not go bad — they go dull. These storage habits protect aroma, colour and taste for months.

26 August 20264 min read

Spice Guides

Garam Masala vs Curry Powder: What's the Difference?

One is a finishing aroma, the other a base seasoning. Using them in the wrong place is why a curry tastes off.

2 September 20264 min read

Recipes

Peanut Chutney Powder: 7 Easy Ways to Serve It

Beyond idli and dosa: seven quick ways a jar of peanut chutney powder saves a weekday meal.

5 September 20263 min read

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