Easy Indian Recipes

Available fresh,  dried and powder - Fresh and dried, garlic is used for its strong flavor. The powder is mainly used in spice mixtures.

April 3rd, 2009 | Category: spices | Comments (2)

Garam Masala – This is the main spice mixture of Indian cooking. It is a hot and aromatic powder and is added at the end of cooking.
Garam masala ingredients:
15 Peppercorns
8 Cinnamon
8 Cardamom
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Coriander
8 Cloves
2  Bay leaf
1 Mace flower
The making of Garam masala
Heat up a frying pan with low heat. Toss all the ingredients, and stir till fragrant.
Remove from heat, [...]

April 2nd, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Fenugreek Seeds - These small pungent seeds are used in spice mixtures.
 

April 1st, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Fennel seed is similar in smell and taste to aniseed. They are used in many vegetable and meat dishes. Roasted fennel seeds are also eaten after a meal to freshen the mouth.
 

March 31st, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Dried Chilies – These red chilies are often fried in oil to release their strong flavor. The small ones are the most pungent.
  
  

March 30th, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Curry Powder – There are many variations of this spice mixture, varying in both flavor and color.

March 29th, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Curry Leaves – These are the Indian version of bay leaves.

March 28th, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Cumin – Available as whole dark brown seeds and ground. The whole seeds are often friend in oil, releasing a strong musky flavor and aroma.
   

March 27th, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment

Coriander - one of the most popular spices, these small beige seeds are used whole and ground, giving a slightly sweet flavor. Coriander leaves are used for flavoring and as a garnish.
 
      

March 26th, 2009 | Category: spices | Leave a comment