Dried spices

These are constantly used in our cooking. Dried spices such as caraway, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek, star anise, and mustard and ajowan seeds are usually best bought whole, then freshly roasted, and milled to bring out their true flavours. Mixtures of dried spices such as garam másala can be bought, but are best made freshly. Many spices come only in ground form, such as paprika (best when smoked).