Nirmala's Spice World

Nirmala's Spice World is a culinary adventure that takes the viewer into a world of exotic spices from around the globe. The "Queen of Spice," Nirmala Narine, opens her spice cabinet to reveal ancient secrets of spices that for generations have transformed plain dishes into unique and flavorful experiences. Each episode is dedicated to a single spice, and Nirmala shares recipes accentuated by both their exotic flavor and their curative properties. With an Ayurvedic approach, she unveils the secrets of how each featured spice not only flavors your food, but may also heal your body and mind. Nirmala's passion for exotic cuisine was sparked as a young girl growing up in the jungles of South America. At the age of six, she learned to cook in a tiny kitchen with no running water or electricity. She spent her days exploring the jungles of Guyana, hunting for natural ingredients with nothing but a keen eye and a machete. Nirmala's grandfather, an Ayurvedic scholar, taught her to recognize ...