Cardamom, coriander, turmeric, ginger, tamarind, asafoetida… the stars of Indian cuisine are many, and each has a unique personality that it lends unabashedly to every preparation.

The spice trail is an exploratory journey through Indian cuisine.

Walk into an everyday Indian kitchen, and watch the magic play out. Savour the fragrance of a myriad spices, working in harmony to make the meal memorable. And observe them do their bit – some sing, some shout out their presence and others seduce you ever so coyly. Listen to stories of seasonal produce, of handpicking local vegetables and of the people who grow them. Create a drool worthy meal, sit back and relish every mouthful.

This is one trail where you would love getting your hands dirty.Come prepared to be bowled over by the allure of Indian cuisine.