Nairobi Kitchen

This week’s featured spice is Garam Masala, a fragrant and flavorful blend that lies at the heart of Indian cooking. Made from warming spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, garam masala brings depth and complexity to curries, stews, rice, and even snacks. Its name means “hot spice,” but it refers to the warmth it adds, not the heat. Beyond its culinary appeal, garam masala is believed to aid digestion and boost metabolism. Whether store-bought or homemade, just a pinch can transform your dish from simple to sensational. Garam masala is a fragrant and warming spice blend that holds a special place in South Asian cooking, particularly in Indian cuisine. The name itself comes from the Hindi words “garam,” meaning hot, and “masala,” meaning spice mix. However, the “heat” here doesn’t refer to spiciness but rather to the warming qualities these spices bring to the body. In Ayurvedic tradition, garam masala is believed to help stimulate digestion and improve metabolism, making it a flavorful and healthful addition to many dishes.

Brighten up your pasta night with this Fresh Beetroot Pasta Dough, a delicious and colorful twist on classic pasta. Made by incorporating pureed beetroot into traditional dough, this recipe adds a beautiful deep red hue and subtle earthy sweetness to your homemade pasta. Not only does it look stunning on the plate, but beetroot also brings a boost of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Whether you’re making fettuccine, ravioli, or tagliatelle, fresh beetroot pasta dough is sure to impress family and guests alike.