Indian masala logic
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Masala is not a single spice blend — it's a logic system for building flavour through sequential spice additions. Each spice is added at a specific point in cooking because each behaves differently under heat. Whole spices bloom in hot oil at the start (cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cardamom pods). Ground spices go in with the onion-tomato base (turmeric, coriander, cumin powder). Finishing spices are added at the end (garam masala, fresh herbs, chaat masala). This three-stage approach is the grammar of Indian cooking.
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