An ingredient shelf is a palette. Turmeric brings a golden colour and an earthy note. Chili introduces warmth. Mustard oil has a character all its own. The interest lies in how you bring them together, and in the balance that feels right to you.

You do not need a complicated recipe to begin. Return to a dish you already enjoy. Notice its colour, its aroma and the way each ingredient plays a part. Change a little at a time. Cooking becomes more rewarding when there is room to pay attention.

The first METHOWAL collection brings these three familiar ingredients into one place. It is a starting point for everyday meals, and for the small experiments that turn a recipe into your own.

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