Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

them purchase most spices whole and
grind their own on an as-needed basis.
In these pages, I’ll show you how you
can do this for yourself. It’s easy and
likely will save you money in the long
run.
To keep your spices fresh, make sure
they never get wet. Always use a clean,
completely dry spoon to measure out
your spices, and store them in a cool,
dry space in your kitchen.
Spices should be kept in glass jars or
stainless steel containers. I purchase
many of my spices in large quantities
(since I know I’ll get through them),
which I store in stacking containers in a
cabinet. I keep the spices I use most