Indian spices Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Spice Up Your Cooking With These Spice Blends From Minimalist Baker https://falafelandcaviar.com/spice-up-your-cooking-with-these-spice-blends-from-minimalist-baker/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:34:04 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17716 Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save […]

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]]> Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save money in the kitchen. You can certainly play around with whatever spices you have on hand, but if you’re in need of some inspiration, Minimalist Baker has some versatile, flavorful recipes that are a great place to start. Here are a few we especially love.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Good for so much more than just bagels, this blend adds salty, savory punch to anything it’s sprinkled on. It’s based on Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. We love it on avocado toast or even over Asian dishes.

5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Spice Mix

Chai means tea, and while this recipe was technically created as a drink mix to be served with some steamed milk, we’ve found it makes a lovely addition to curries and even baked goods. Cinnamon and cardamom provide warmth and comfort, while ginger and black pepper add a flavorful kick.

Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

For beans, tofu, veggies, and more, we love this zix-ingredient, Indian-inspired blend. Masala is a Hindi and Urdu word used to describe a mixture of ground spices. The spices in this recipe create a zesty, smoky flavor, but there is no set definition of what a masala needs to include. Feel free to play around with the ratios and experiment with each spice.

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]]> How to Get the Most Out of Your Spices in Indian Food https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-spices-in-indian-food/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:54:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16381 Spices are absolutely essential to any Indian dish, and Indian food has a diverse range of spice profiles across dishes and regions. If you cook a lot of Indian cuisine, then you probably go through your spices somewhat quickly. There’s no way to really avoid this, and of course spices are meant to be used—there’s […]

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]]> Spices are absolutely essential to any Indian dish, and Indian food has a diverse range of spice profiles across dishes and regions. If you cook a lot of Indian cuisine, then you probably go through your spices somewhat quickly. There’s no way to really avoid this, and of course spices are meant to be used—there’s nothing wrong with having to restock often. But here’s how to help your spices go as far as they can.

Marinate the Protein

Whether you’re using tofu, fish, or chicken, marinating it beforehand will make a huge difference. You can use whole spices (combined with plain yogurt or some other liquid) if you have them on hand and leave your protein in the fridge for at least a few hours. This way it will soak up a ton of flavor on its own and you won’t need to worry too much about getting it flavored during cooking.

Toast Your Spices

One step which may seem trivial is toasting your spices before you add any liquid or water-emitting vegetables. You’ll usually do it after sautéing your onions and garlic-ginger paste. Simply sprinkle on your desired spices and mix up with the onions, allowing to toast for around 30 seconds before adding the next ingredient. This will help really bring out the flavors in the spices and make your kitchen smell great.

Add in the Marinade

In many cases, adding in a bit of the marinade to your curry or broth will add a ton of flavor as well. Just be sure to get it up to boiling to kill off any trace of the raw meat you marinated, if you used meat. If this is something you’d like to try, you may want to use powdered spices for your marinade rather than whole so that you don’t end up with whole spices in your finished dish.

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]]> India’s Best Spices Will Add Flavor to Your Next Meal https://falafelandcaviar.com/indias-best-spices-will-add-flavor-to-your-next-meal/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:23:29 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12001 One thing that you absolutely must get right if you want to successfully master Indian cooking are the spices used in this incredibly rich cuisine’s flavor repertoire.  Here are four spices that you absolutely must have in your spice rack if you want to add flavor to your cooking and master Indian flavoring techniques. Cumin […]

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]]> One thing that you absolutely must get right if you want to successfully master Indian cooking are the spices used in this incredibly rich cuisine’s flavor repertoire. 

Here are four spices that you absolutely must have in your spice rack if you want to add flavor to your cooking and master Indian flavoring techniques.

Cumin

Found in cooking throughout the world, from the Middle East to Mexico, this warm spice is also commonly employed in Indian dishes. A common addition to curry dishes, Indian chefs love it due to its aromatic nature and ability to combine with other flavors.

Coriander

This herb’s seeds provide another classic taste when making Indian food. In fact, it often pairs with cumin! Its taste is described as lemony and citrusy and is often used in conjunction with hotter and more intense flavors.

Turmeric

Have you ever seen an Indian dish with a bright yellowish-orange color? It probably owed its striking appearance to this spice, which has a flavor that many compare to ginger. It’s a must-have for Indian cooking.

Cardamom

This intense spice must be used with caution due to its ability to overwhelm other spices, but it’s a great addition to many dishes such as curries and rice dishes. It adds complexity due to its spicy, citrusy, and herbal nature and is simply unmistakable.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Indian spices Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Spice Up Your Cooking With These Spice Blends From Minimalist Baker https://falafelandcaviar.com/spice-up-your-cooking-with-these-spice-blends-from-minimalist-baker/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:34:04 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17716 Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save […]

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]]> Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save money in the kitchen. You can certainly play around with whatever spices you have on hand, but if you’re in need of some inspiration, Minimalist Baker has some versatile, flavorful recipes that are a great place to start. Here are a few we especially love.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Good for so much more than just bagels, this blend adds salty, savory punch to anything it’s sprinkled on. It’s based on Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. We love it on avocado toast or even over Asian dishes.

5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Spice Mix

Chai means tea, and while this recipe was technically created as a drink mix to be served with some steamed milk, we’ve found it makes a lovely addition to curries and even baked goods. Cinnamon and cardamom provide warmth and comfort, while ginger and black pepper add a flavorful kick.

Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

For beans, tofu, veggies, and more, we love this zix-ingredient, Indian-inspired blend. Masala is a Hindi and Urdu word used to describe a mixture of ground spices. The spices in this recipe create a zesty, smoky flavor, but there is no set definition of what a masala needs to include. Feel free to play around with the ratios and experiment with each spice.

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]]> How to Get the Most Out of Your Spices in Indian Food https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-spices-in-indian-food/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:54:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16381 Spices are absolutely essential to any Indian dish, and Indian food has a diverse range of spice profiles across dishes and regions. If you cook a lot of Indian cuisine, then you probably go through your spices somewhat quickly. There’s no way to really avoid this, and of course spices are meant to be used—there’s […]

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]]> Spices are absolutely essential to any Indian dish, and Indian food has a diverse range of spice profiles across dishes and regions. If you cook a lot of Indian cuisine, then you probably go through your spices somewhat quickly. There’s no way to really avoid this, and of course spices are meant to be used—there’s nothing wrong with having to restock often. But here’s how to help your spices go as far as they can.

Marinate the Protein

Whether you’re using tofu, fish, or chicken, marinating it beforehand will make a huge difference. You can use whole spices (combined with plain yogurt or some other liquid) if you have them on hand and leave your protein in the fridge for at least a few hours. This way it will soak up a ton of flavor on its own and you won’t need to worry too much about getting it flavored during cooking.

Toast Your Spices

One step which may seem trivial is toasting your spices before you add any liquid or water-emitting vegetables. You’ll usually do it after sautéing your onions and garlic-ginger paste. Simply sprinkle on your desired spices and mix up with the onions, allowing to toast for around 30 seconds before adding the next ingredient. This will help really bring out the flavors in the spices and make your kitchen smell great.

Add in the Marinade

In many cases, adding in a bit of the marinade to your curry or broth will add a ton of flavor as well. Just be sure to get it up to boiling to kill off any trace of the raw meat you marinated, if you used meat. If this is something you’d like to try, you may want to use powdered spices for your marinade rather than whole so that you don’t end up with whole spices in your finished dish.

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]]> India’s Best Spices Will Add Flavor to Your Next Meal https://falafelandcaviar.com/indias-best-spices-will-add-flavor-to-your-next-meal/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:23:29 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12001 One thing that you absolutely must get right if you want to successfully master Indian cooking are the spices used in this incredibly rich cuisine’s flavor repertoire.  Here are four spices that you absolutely must have in your spice rack if you want to add flavor to your cooking and master Indian flavoring techniques. Cumin […]

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]]> One thing that you absolutely must get right if you want to successfully master Indian cooking are the spices used in this incredibly rich cuisine’s flavor repertoire. 

Here are four spices that you absolutely must have in your spice rack if you want to add flavor to your cooking and master Indian flavoring techniques.

Cumin

Found in cooking throughout the world, from the Middle East to Mexico, this warm spice is also commonly employed in Indian dishes. A common addition to curry dishes, Indian chefs love it due to its aromatic nature and ability to combine with other flavors.

Coriander

This herb’s seeds provide another classic taste when making Indian food. In fact, it often pairs with cumin! Its taste is described as lemony and citrusy and is often used in conjunction with hotter and more intense flavors.

Turmeric

Have you ever seen an Indian dish with a bright yellowish-orange color? It probably owed its striking appearance to this spice, which has a flavor that many compare to ginger. It’s a must-have for Indian cooking.

Cardamom

This intense spice must be used with caution due to its ability to overwhelm other spices, but it’s a great addition to many dishes such as curries and rice dishes. It adds complexity due to its spicy, citrusy, and herbal nature and is simply unmistakable.

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