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EveryMasala

By meal

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, snacks, drinks, desserts, street food, pickles and feasts: the spices each meal calls for.

BreakfastSpiced porridges, eggs, chai, upma and the first meal of the day.29 LunchThalis, rice plates, stews and sandwiches: the midday meal.117 DinnerThe main meal of the evening: curries, roasts, braises and grills.197 SupperThe light, late meal: soups, flatbreads and leftovers brought back to life.3 Snacks and tea timeSpiced nuts, crisps, fritters, chaat and everything eaten between meals.150 DrinksChai, mulled wine, spiced coffee, golden milk and the cordials of the world.54 Desserts and sweetsGingerbread, kheer, halwa, spiced cakes and the sweets of festival tables.37 Street foodChaat masala, jerk, suya and shawarma: seasoning made for a fast hand and a hot pan.72 Pickles and preservesAchaar, kimchi, chutney and cured meats: spice as a way to keep food.51 Feasts and banquetsBiryani, tagine, roast and holiday tables: the big dishes of celebration.6

The weekly digest

Every Monday: seven spices you may not know, what is cooking this week, and one blend explained step by step.