Masala — the spice blend tradition of Indian cooking — encompasses the most diverse spice vocabulary in the world. India produces approximately 70% of the world's spices and consumes 90% of what it produces. The masala tradition is not a single approach but a complete philosophy: each regional tradition, each dish category, and often each family has its own specific blend ratios. The professional understanding of masala construction is the foundation of Indian culinary expertise.
The Indian masala philosophy — regional blends and their construction principles.
INDIAN CULINARY TRADITION — DEEP EXTRACTION