a cup or two, and then add boiled water
halfway through the cooking process. If
you don’t have a slow cooker, don’t
worry. You can make any slow cooker
dish in a heavy pot, such as a Dutch
oven. Just reduce the amount of water
used by ½ to 1 cup and use a very low
flame. You’ll have to experiment with
exact water and cooking times, and of
course, you’ll have to stay home to tend
to the stove.
- SPICE BOX (MASALA DABBA): Every
Indian home cook I know has at least
one. This traditionally round, stainless
steel box comes with seven round bowls
that hold individual spices. The box can
be kept on your counter or in a drawer to
