This warming masala chai is made with both green and black teas, whole spices, and fresh ginger, yielding a creamy and restorative drink with gentle grassy notes.

The months of February and March are sometimes called “the hungry gap”, the time when most of the winter vegetables are finished growing, and the spring and summer crops aren’t quite yet ready.

The main ingredient in the well-known Indian street dish dabeli masala is a spicy mixture. Making this masala at home ...