Investigate the magic of spices for yourself by cooking traditional Indian dishes!

Having learnt all about the history of spices at school, and the wonders of Indian cooking using spices, why not try some of these recipes? By tasting these dishes see if you can understand:

• Why spices have been sought after for thousands of years.
• Why people were willing to pay very high prices for them.
• Why traders travelled thousands of miles along the Silk Road to bring them to Europe.
• Why people risked their lives at sea to get the delicious tastes and smells that only spices can give your food.

Have fun!

Remember: Always ask an adult before you start cooking. Take care when using knives and hot cookers. Wash your hands before you start cooking and after handling spices.