Diwali means 5 days of festivities. Festivities in our country are synonymous with food! After gorging sweet and spicy delicacies like laddus, mithai, samosas, mathris etc for days and days,
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Diwali means good food and homemade delicacies. Some of these are even being followed religiously for several generations! The festival is also believed to bring wealth and good fortune.
October, the month in which the festive season kicks off, is engulfed in the perfume of Parijat, misty nights, and golden sun rays. It is also the month in which the transition from summer to winter takes place.
Green Elaichi Powder has been adding flavor to our kheer, halwa, biryani, and masala chai; but do you know the spice also protects you. In the Navratri Series, we explore how it protects you.
Navratri means the inclusion of many sweet and spicy delicacies in your diet. Clove or Laung is an integral part of the same. In India, we are lucky to have almost instant access to the best spices from Kerala
You may have enjoyed Nutmeg with your warm milk or in your baked goods, but while you are busy devouring the musky fragrance of the spice,
Your cup of Kadak cinnamon tea and Navratri go hand in hand. Navratri is all about pandal hopping and all night dancing with heavy dandiya dresses!
Navratri Series, today’s spice is Mustard seeds. The pungent tasting spice which is used to pep up our food has many benefits that protect you from ill health and complications. Read ahead and know more about it.
Navratri is celebrated across the country with joy and a boisterous spirit. It is a festival with puja pandals and dancing rituals. During this time there is a transition in the weather; from summer heat to the beginning of winters.
In this Navratri Series, today we talk about a spice commonly used across the country - Cumin. Jeera has the power to make or break a dish - imagine your jeera aloo without jeera or your chaas or buttermilk.
Navratri signifies the celebration of the triumph of good over evil. It is believed that Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur and relieved people from his abuse. Hence the festival is a celebration of strength, power, and cheer!
without the mention of long and silky tresses. Lustrous and beautiful hair has been given many metaphors like dense clouds, fragrant forests, or the soothing shade of a tree.
Star Anise is a reddish-brown flower-shaped spice. It is native to China. In India, it is grown in Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh. It has hints of flavors similar to liquorice and after taste of fennel seeds.
Nutmeg, as a whole spice, is an oval-shaped, light brown colored seed. The spice comes from a tropical evergreen tree. The spice is native to Indonesia but grows around the world in tropical climates
Cinnamon has gained popularity as a health food in recent years. But, the concern is that there is not much awareness around the varieties of Dalchini.
The harvest time and method of processing are different for both peppers. Black pepper is harvested when the pepper fruit is green and unripe. The fruit is then sun-dried to get the black wrinkled cover.
Cardamom or Elaichi is a green pod with black seeds full of flavor and sweet fragrance. It is almost synonymous with Indian masala chai. It is widely used in Indian desserts like cardamom kheer, halwa, etc.
The whole spice of Javitri or Nutmace has a beautiful pinkish/red color. It is the outer covering of nutmeg. It is slightly pungent and sweet in taste. The color of this spice indicates its quality.
The bestselling amongst all tea variations in the Indian Masala Chai. One whiff on authentic masala chai is enough to change the entire mood.
Garam Masala khade masala like black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, cumin, javitri, etc. It is largely used in Asian cuisine.
Clove or Laung is a spice made from the dried bud of the clove tree. It is deep red in color when fresh. It comes originally from Indonesia but is extensively used in Indian cuisine. Laung has a refreshing fragrance and layers of taste.
Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi comes from the same family as Green Cardamom. But the two are very different in taste, texture, processing, etc.
train at railway station people were having tea from Spices Tea Stall. As expected there was a downpour. “what else do you expect in this season”. Small cities have their own charm during rain ......
Generally, spices are either seeds or fruits or leaves of a tree/plant. Cinnamon is special because it is the only spice obtained from the bark of a tree.
The first thought that triggers my senses is the fragrance of cardamom ginger tea when I think of cardamom. The sweet and minty aroma of the freshly crushed cardamom pods can trigger instant cravings.
Anyone who can prepare a meal knows the importance of spices and herbs. Herbs and spices are essentially the soul of the dish.
