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Spices and Recipes

Spices and Recipes
Spices that lured Europeans to embark on dangerous voyages to find India. Spices from India and Recipes using those spices to make your meal tasty and enjoyable.

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Aaloo Tomator Bhaji a.k.a Potato Tomato Dish
2007-03-29 21:03:00
Ingredients: Medium sized potatoes, boiled and cubed - 3 Medium tomatoes, cut into medium sized cubes - 2 Medium Onions sliced - 2 Jeera - 1 tsp Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp Ginger, finely minced - 1 tsp Turmeric - 1/2 tsp Green chillies, split - 3 Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tsp Oil or ghee (clarified butter) - 2 ...
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Jeera a.k.a Cumin
2007-03-28 20:59:00
Cumin (sometimes written cummin) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to East India. It is a herbaceous annual plant, with a slender branched stem 20-30 cm tall. The leaves are 5-10 cm long, pinnate or bipinnate, thread-like leaflets. The flowers are small, white or pink, and borne in umbels. ...
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Ajwain
2007-03-28 20:55:00
Ajwain (also known as carom, ajowan, or bishop’s weed), is an uncommon spice except in certain areas of Asia. It is the small seed-like fruit of the Bishop’s Weed plant, egg-shaped and grayish in color. The plant has a similarity to parsley. Because of their seed-like appearance, the fruit pods are sometimes called ajwain seeds, ...

Ajwaini Aloo a.k.a Potato Oregano
2007-03-28 20:32:00
Ingredients: Small baby potatoes - 1Lbs Mustard oil - 3 tbsp Ajwain (Oregano seeds) - 2 tsp Amchoor (dry mango powder) - 1.5 tsp Chilli Powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - 1 tsp Coriander leaves, chopped - 3 tbsp Methi (dried fenugreek) leaves - 2 tbsp Salt to taste Method: Boil potatoes and peel them Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes for ...
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Rai a.k.a Black Mustard Seeds
2007-03-27 21:19:00
Brassica nigra (black mustard) is an annual weedy plant cultivated for its seeds, which are commonly used as a spice. The plant is believed to be native to the southern Mediterranean region of Europe, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. The spice is generally made from ground seeds of the plant, with the seed ...
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Til a.k.a Sesame
2007-03-27 21:17:00
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. It is an annual plant growing ...
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Imli a.k.a Tamarind
2007-03-27 21:13:00
The Tamar ind (Tamarindus indica) is the only species of the genus Tamarindus in the family Fabaceae. It is a tropical tree, native to eastern Africa, including parts of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests. It grows wild throughout the Sudan but has now been introduced into most of tropical Asia as well as Latin America and ...
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Butter Paneer a.k.a Paneer Makhani
2007-03-27 17:44:00
Ingredients : Pane er 200 gms Tomato puree - 4 tbsp Tomato ketchup - 4 tbsp Half & half cream - 6 tbsp Sugar - 1 tsp Capsicum - 1 Ginger, Grated - 1 Butt e r - 1 tsp Salt to taste Pepper - ¼ tsp Water - ¼ cup Coriander to garnish Method : Heat butter for 20 seconds. Add tomato puree, stir, add tomato ketchup, mix well. Add water, stir ...
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Dhania a.k.a Coriander a.k.a Cilantro
2007-03-27 17:37:00
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also commonly called cilantro in North America, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to southwestern Asia west to north Africa. It is a soft, hairless, foetid plant growing to 50 cm tall. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and ...
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Hing a.ka. Asafoetida
2007-03-27 17:28:00
Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida, family Apiaceae), alternative spelling asafetida, but also known as devil’s dung, stinking gum, asant, food of the gods and giant fennel, is a species of Ferula native to Iran. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems 5-8 cm diameter at the base ...

Tuj / Dalchini a.k.a Cinnamon
2007-03-27 17:25:00
Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree 10-15 meters (32.8-49.2 feet) tall, native to Sri Lanka and Southern India. The bark is widely used as a spice. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7-18 cm (2.75-7.1 inches) long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color, and have a rather disagreeable odor. The ...
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Elaichi a.k.a Cardamom
2007-03-27 17:18:00
The name cardamom (sometimes written cardamon) is used for species within two genera of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, namely Elettaria and Amomum. The two main genera of the ginger family that are named as forms of cardamom are distributed as follows: Elettaria (commonly called cardamom, green cardamom, or true cardamom) is distributed from India to Malaysia. Amomum (commonly ...
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Lavang a.k.a Clove
2007-03-27 17:13:00
Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisine all over the world. The name derives from French clou, a nail, as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape. Cloves are harvested in India, and Sri ...
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Peas Paneer Masala a.k.a Mutter Paneer Masala
2007-03-27 17:11:00
Ingredients: Fresh green peas - 250 gms Pane er - 300 gms Cloves - 3 Cumin - 1 tsp Cardamom - 5 Cinnamon - 1 stick Onion, medium chopped - 1 Tomato, medium - 1 Ginger garlic paste - 50 gms Red chillie powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - ½ tsp Turmeric powder - ½ ...
More About: Sala , Mutter , Peas , Paneer

Navratna Korma
2007-03-26 18:54:00
Ingredients: Mixed vegetables (Carrot, Peas, Potatoes, Cauliflower), boiled - 2 cups Onions, chopped - 1 Paneer - 100 gms Tomato paste - 3 tbsp Dry fruits (cashews, almond, kismis) - 4 tbsp Crushed pineapple - 4 tbsp Ginger, garlic paste - 2 tsp Turmeric powder - ½ tsp Dhania powder - 2 tsp Red chilli powder - 1½ tsp Garam masala powder - 1½ tsp Milk - ...
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Elaichi Mutton Curry a.k.a Cardamom Mutton Curry
2007-03-26 18:34:00
Ingredients: Mutton chops - 1/2 Lbs Wheat flour Green cardamoms - 6 Red Pepper powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - 2 tsp Ginger - 1 inch chopped to small fine pieces Coriander leaves (finely chopped) Oil - 4 tbsp Water to cook the mutton Salt to taste Method: Lightly heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel Add the cardamoms along with their skins and ginger Saute on a ...
More About: Card , Cardamom , Curry , Aichi

Crab Curry
2007-03-26 18:28:00
Ingredients: Crab - 1 Lbs. Red chillies - 4 Coriander - 2 tbsp Turmeric - ½ tbsp Garlic cloves - 4 Ginger - ½ Cumin - 1/4 tbsp Onion, Big - 1 Tomatoes, Big - 1 Dry Grated Coconut, as per taste Tamarind juice to taste Salt to taste Method: Cut the crab in 4 pieces Grind ginger, garlic, chillies, coriander, coconut, cumin into thick paste. In a wok, add oil ...
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Chole Masala a.k.a Chickpeas Curry
2007-03-23 18:41:00
Ingredients: Brown chick peas (use canned chickpeas/garbanzo beans - you can find these in Walmart) - 2 cans Tomato puree - 1 small can Large onion sliced thinly - 1 Potato, boiled, chopped in chunks - 1 Ginger, finely chopped - 1 Garlic, finely chopped - 1 Green chillies chopped - 2 Coriander finely chopped - 1 bunch Cashews, fried light brown, powdered - ...
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Makkai Masala Bhaath a.k.a Corn Masala Rice
2007-03-23 18:31:00
Ingredients Corn cobs - 2 Tomato chopped fine - 1 Coriander chopped fine - 1 tbsp Tamarind juice - 1/4 cup Red chilli - 1 tsp. Coriander seed powder - 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Sugar - 2 tsp Gram dal - 1 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Oil - 1 tbsp Plain boiled rice - 2 cups Butter - 1 ...
More About: Rice , Sala

Baingan Mirch Masala a.k.a Eggplant Capsicum Curry
2007-03-22 02:23:00
Ingredients : Eggplant - 1 lbs Capsicum - 1 Onion - 1 Soya sauce - 1 tsp Red chilli powder - 2 tsp Garam masala - 1 tsp Corn flour - 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp Salt as per taste Method : Cut the eggplants into medium size pieces. Put the eggplant pieces in a glass bowl and pour one cup of water in ...
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Beet Masala a.k.a Beetroot Curry
2007-03-22 02:13:00
Ingredients : ½ cup moong dal 3 beetroots 1 onion 2 tomatoes 2-3 green chillies 4-5 flakes of garlic ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp rice 2 tsp sugar curry leaves Corainder leaves for garnishing 1 tsp lime juice 2 tsp ghee Salt to taste Method : Cut the onions, tomato and beetroot into small pieces. Heat ghee in a tava, allow the curry leaves to splutter. Add the onions first, ...
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Baingan Bharta a.k.a Eggplant Curry
2007-03-22 02:10:00
Ingredients : 1 Eggplant, freshly baked or broiled 2 green chilies, finely chopped 3 green onions (spring onions with greens) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 ginger, minced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tbsp ghee 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped Salt to taste Method : Take out the skin and pulp the eggplant. Heat ...
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Aaloo Paalak a.k.a Potato Spinach
2007-03-22 01:48:00
Ingredients : Chopped spinach - 3 cups large onions, chopped - 2 Potato es, boiled and peeled - 2 Tomato, grated - 1 Green chillies - 2 Ginger - 1 Lemon juice - 1 tsp Wheat flour - ½ tsp Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Cinnamon powder - 1 tsp Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp Cumin seeds - ½ tsp Asafoetida - 2 pinches Garam masala - ½ tsp Butter ...
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