spice

Fenugreek seed

Methi Dana

3.7 g1 teaspoon

11 g1 tablespoon

Spice-trade bulk density about 0.75 g/ml gives about 3.7 g per level teaspoon.

No true replacement for fenugreek seed's maple-bitter aroma; mustard seed is the closest in pungency.

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  Mustard seed

  Use 50% of the weight, crush or grind. Sharper heat and less maple-bitter; fry briefly in oil before adding.

• 
  Caraway seeds

  Use the same weight, crush lightly. Similar bitter-seed note but more aniseed; reduce other sweet spices slightly.

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  Ajwain seeds

  Use 25–30% of the weight, crush. Much stronger thyme-like flavour; do not overdo.

Aam ka Achar

Mild Raw Mango Pickle

Achari Fish Tikka

Achari Gosht

Lamb in Pickling Spices

Achari Machhi Tikka

Boneless Fish Cubes in Pickling Spices

Achari Murgh

Chicken with Tomato and Pickling Spices

Achari Murgh Tikka

Spiced Chicken Skewers with Pickling Spices, Mustard & Chilli

Achari Paneer

Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer Tikka

Grilled (Broiled) Paneer in Pickling Spices

Aloo Kele ki Bhujiya

Spiced Potatoes & Bananas in Yoghurt

Ande ka Achar

Egg Pickle

Andhra Carrot Pachadi

Mango, Mustard & Carrot Chutney

Andhra Pulussu

Andhra Tamarind Curry

Aratidhoota Pappu

Dal with Banana Stems

Aubergine Pickle

Avakk

Raw Mango Pickle from Telangana

Batani Kaal Kari

Creamy Mushroom and Peas

Batani Kadala Kari

Pea & Mushroom Curry

Bharwan Karele

Slow-cooked Stuffed Bitter Gourds

Bisi Bele Huli Anna

Rice with Lentils

Chatpati Gobi

Piquant Cauliflower

Chettinad Murungaikkai Sambhar

Drumstick Sambhar from Chettinad

Chicken Xacuti

Spicy Chicken in Thick Sauce

Chintakaya Pulihora

Tamarind Rice

Chintapandu Thokku

Raw Tamarind Chutney

Chukandar ki Subzi

Beetroot (Beet) Curry

Deewani Handi

Mixed Vegetables (III)

Dhansaak

Lentil & Vegetable Stew

Dosa

Savoury Rice Pancakes

Duck Breast with Sesame & Tamarind Sauce

Dum Kathhal

Spicy Baked Jackfruit

Dum ki Bharwan Mirch

Stuffed (Bell) Peppers

Dum ki Lauki

Spicy Baked Bottle Gourd (Calabash)

Erha Meen Mulkitathu

Prawns (Shrimp) & Sole in Fennel Sauce

Ga Archa Meen Kari

Fish Curry with Coconut

Gana’s Pork Cheek Coorg

Goan Fish Curry

Gongura Pachadi

Sorrel Leaf Pickle

Hingwali Chukandar

Beetroot (Beet) with Asafoetida

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan

Spiced Green Chilli, Peanut and Tamarind Curry

Kairi ki Chutney

Raw Green Mango Chutney

Kairi ki Karhi

Raw Mango Curry

Kairi ki Mhithi Chutney

Sweet Green Mango Chutney

Karadla Igguru

Vegetable Curry with Crisp Gram (Chickpea) Flour Balls

Karamkalla

Dry Cabbage in Masala

Karhai Machhali

Stir-fried Spicy Fish

Karhai Paneer

Paneer & (Bell) Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Kathirikkai Rasam

Aubergine (Eggplant) Rasam

Kerala Ulli Theeyal

Tamarind and Onion Curry with Coconut, Black Pepper and Chilli

Khandavi

Gram (Chickpea) Flour Rolls

Khatta Meetha Kaddu

Sweet & Sour Pumpkin

Khatte Aloo

Sour Potatoes

Kholamba

Spicy Pigeon Pea Curry from Mangalore

Khuzhi Paniyaram

Fried Rice Dumplings from Chettinad

Kokam ni Karhi

Sweet & Sour Yoghurt Soup

Kondapur Koli Thalna

Chicken Legs in Chilli Sauce

Koorina Kakarkaya

Stuffed Bitter Gourds in Mustard Sauce

Kori Gassi

Chicken with Curry Leaves

Korioora Munakkai

Chicken with Drumsticks in a Spicy Tamarind-flavoured Sauce

Kumhare ki Subzi

Dry Spicy Pumpkin

Magaj Masala

Lambs' Brains

Mamri Kaya Pulihora

Spicy Mango-flavoured Rice

Mangalore Saar

Rasam from Mangalore

Mangalorean Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry from Mangalore

Mangalorean Kori Ghassi

Spiced Chicken Curry with Curry Leaves, Garlic, Chilli and Tamarind

Masor Tenga

Sour Fish

Meen Godavari

Andhra Fish Curry

Meen Kozhambu

Fish Kozhambu

Methi Kishmish

Fenugreek Seeds with Raisins

Mirchi ka Salan

Stuffed Green Chillies

Mirchi ka Salan

Stuffed Green Chillies

Moong Dal ki Chutney

Moong Dal Chutney

Mor Keerai Kuzhambu

Yoghurt, Spinach & Coconut Curry

Murg Methi Tikka

Fenugreek-flavoured Chicken

Mysore Masala Dosa

Rice Pancakes from Mysore

Nejandu Kari

Crab Curry

Palak Paneer

Paneer with Spinach

Paper Dosa

Crisp Wafer-thin Pancakes

Payatham Parappu Dosa

Green Lentil Pancakes

Phool Gobi

Cauliflower Masala

Pineapple Pachadi

Pineapple and Coconut Relish with Turmeric and Curry Leaves

Podi Sambhar

Sambhar with Fresh Ground Spices

Pulinkari

Sour Vegetable Curry

Punjabi Achari Paneer

Paneer Curry with Yoghurt, Chilli and Lime Pickle

Punjabi Haldi Adrak ka Achar

Turmeric & Ginger Pickle

Puragayalu Pulussu

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Rajasthani Lehsun ka Achar

Spicy Garlic & Chilli Pickle

Rasakalan

Yoghurt Curry with Ash Gourd from Palakkad

Sabut Achari Baigan

Whole Aubergines (Eggplant) in Pickling Spices

Sindhi Kadhi

Soupy Tamarind & Vegetable Curry

Sindhi Karhi

Gram (Chickpea) Flour in Tamarind Curry

Spiced Snake Beans with Peanuts

Taleli Masala Boomla

Fried Spiced Bombay Duck

Tamatar Mooli

Spicy Tomatoes & Radishes

Tamatar ka Kut

Tangy Curried Tomatoes

Tamatarwale Jhinge

Prawns (Shrimp) with Tomato

Thali Peeth

Mixed-flour Bread

Torai

Snake Gourd Curry

Uralikizhan Moru Kozhambu

Potato & Yoghurt Curry

Vatticha Mathi Kari

Spicy Sardines

Vendakkai Pulussu

Okra in Tamarind Sauce

Vendaya Rasam

Fenugreek Seed Rasam

Dhansak Masala

Dhansak Masala

Garam Masala Kashmiri

Kashmiri Garam Masala

Lucknowi Achari Gobi

Cauliflower Cooked with Pickling Spices, Turmeric and Dried Mango Powder

Paanch Phoren

Five Spice Mix

Panch Phoron

Bengali Five-Spice Mix

Rajasthani Achari Kaddu Ki Sabzi

Pickled Squash with Turmeric & Dried Mango Powder

Rasam Podi

Spice Mixture for Pepper Water

Sambhar Masala (I)

Sambhar Masala (I)

Sambhar Masala (II)

Sambhar Masala (II)

Tandoori Chaat Masala

Tandoori Chaat Masala