I first met Canadian Chef Cameron Stauch when I wanted to stop spending so much money on Indian takeout by making my own Indian food, and I had no idea where to start. Cameron went as far as to bring me recipes and guide me around three different mini-marts where I could find Indian ingredients that had been brought into the country in the shop owner’s suitcase. His enthusiasm to share other cultures’ cuisines and ability to make Indian cooking accessible for me was a huge kindness, and I’ve since discovered that making Indian food can be quick, filling, and even easy. I even make better aloo jeera than my favorite restaurant now!
Here is Cameron’s beginner’s guide to Indian spices that shows you don’t need to buy out your local Indian market to start cooking flavorful Indian dishes (that are better than takeout).
