Chicken Tikka Masala is mild and suitable for all spice levels. Pork Vindaloo features chili powder and tomato paste base. Lamb Pasanda uses creamed coconut and ghee. Lamb Madras requires slow cooking for up to an hour
Chipotle is a smoked jalapeño pepper from ancient Aztecs of Mexico. Smoking process takes several days in metal grills or gas dryers. Morita jalapeños from Chihuahua region are most commonly used. Medium spiciness, slightly more than Serrano, less than Tabasco
Recipe inspired by author's mother Valérie's cooking in Paris. Valérie created dish by crushing peppercorns with back of frying pan. Author's husband called it one of best things he's ever cooked
Cilantro has been around for 8,000 years, discovered in Israel. Native to Mediterranean and Middle East, now used globally. King Tut had cilantro seeds scattered in his tomb
Cayenne pepper ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Long, thin, curved pepper that matures from green to red. Typically used fresh or ground for cooking
Fufu is a pounded meal originating from Ghana's Akan people. Name means "white" in Twi, derived from cassava's whitish color. Traditional ingredients include boiled cassava, plantains, and cocoyam