6. Curry Powder

This familiar grocery store staple is a blend of many Indian spices, including turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, mustard, and ginger. Madras style is generally hotter. Use curry to give a golden glow and earthy flavor to meat and vegetable dishes, scrambled eggs, rice dishes, even cookies.

Recipe: Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous

More:

• Curried Roasted Squash Soup
• Basmati Rice Dressing with Dried fruit, Toasted Almonds, and Coconut
• Curried Salmon Cakes
• Roasted Curry Cauliflower
• Savory Spiced Shortbreads