For the recipes in this blog, you don't need a huge arsenal of special kitchen appliances. Here are the basics that you probably already have or would need.
Indispensable
A sharp and good knife for cutting tomatoes, onions, and if necessary, meat or fish.
A few pots and a large pan with a lid. A glass lid is recommended if you want to observe the dish while cooking without letting steam escape. A wok is also essential.
A rolling pin for baking Chapatis, Parathas, Pooris, etc.
A large and heavy mortar for crushing ginger, chili peppers, garlic, and spices.
Useful & Practical
A blender or a mini food processor and/or an electric spice grinder, which makes frequent tasks such as chopping vegetables, pureeing chutneys, and grinding whole spices easier. Especially practical for processing in large quantities.
A Masala dabba (spice box), in which you can keep all your favorite spices fresh and ready to hand.
A grater for garlic and ginger paste.
A wooden board helps to roll out round flatbreads like Chapatis or Parathas.
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