What is Garam Masala? The word Garam means “hot” and Masala means “spices”. Thus the term literally means hot spices; however, it doesn’t necessarily constitute a particularly spicy blend. Garam Masala powder is a blend of ground spices used extensively…

According to the Hindu scripture Surya Siddhanta, Uttarayana is defined as the period between the Makara Sankranti (January) and Karka Sankranti (July). This festival is celebrated all across India considering the northern movement of planets. During Makar Sankranti, the sun…