Indian Cooking Lesson

Today I went to a friend's house (with about nine other friends) for a lesson in Indian cooking.  It was so much fun to watch her cook - we made samosas and curry with Basmati rice and a salad.  Everything was delicious!  Her cabinets are filled with all sorts of spices, but she has one special tray of main cooking spices.  She explained that when you get married you receive this special tray as a wedding gift, and it is so important in her kitchen that it goes in her suitcase when they move.