Israeli and Indian relations have never been better with both countries celebrating the historic visit of PM Modi to the Holy Land this week. In honor of the visit, we are serving up some of our favorite Indian recipes. Spice is Nice: 5 Indian masala dishes Tika Masala . (photo credit:BOAZ LAVI) In Hindi, masala means “spice” or “a spice mixture.” In India, every spice store has its own masala, and the mixtures vary from one region to another. Read More... Bene Israel – The Jews of Mumbai, India Green Mango Salad (SOURCE: WikimediaCommons/Suzette - www.suzette.nu Green Mango Salad is a staple in the Bene Israel kitchen; both tart and refreshing, this salad is the perfect accompaniment for meat or fish dishes. Read More... Cochini Hamin: Discovering the Jews of Cochin, India WIKIMEDIA COMMONS: Flickr user: kspoddar Spice up your Shabbat meal with an exotic Southern Indian recipe fused with the flavors of our Cochini Cousins. Read More... 2 Perfect Summer Recipes inspired from India Yogurt, a perfect summer food, adds flavor and freshness to salads and cooked dishes. Read More... 3 Recipes to take you on 'A Passage to India' Make exotic delights using a common Israeli ingredient – ptitim. Read More... Eat, Pray, Eat: A mix of Indian and French cuisine “With people of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds living together, our seasoned palates now demand something more exotic in terms of flavor.” Read More... 4 Recipes from the New Flavors of North India As in other cuisines, Indian chefs use their imagination to come up with new dishes that taste “Indian.” Read More...