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Posts tagged “Spices”
5 Degchi posts about spices, newest first. Latest: Methi Seeds vs Fresh Methi vs Kasuri Methi: Which for What. Oldest: The Desi Kitchen Grocery List for Life in the US or UK. Same plant, three very different ingredients. Here is what methi seeds, fresh leaves and dried kasuri methi do in a pot, and how to avoid the bitter mistake.
Methi Seeds vs Fresh Methi vs Kasuri Methi: Which for What
Same plant, three very different ingredients. Here is what methi seeds, fresh leaves and dried kasuri methi do in a pot, and how to avoid the bitter mistake.
Mustard Seeds (Rai): Why They Pop and When to Add Them
Mustard seeds that will not pop, or pop and turn bitter, wreck a tadka before it starts. Here is the heat, timing and amounts that work for South Indian dishes.
Why Does My Curry Taste Raw? Bhunai and Spice Timing
A curry that tastes sharp, powdery or "uncooked" usually skipped the slow cooking of the masala. Learn what bhunai is, when to add spices and how to rescue the pot.
How Long Do Spices Last? Whole vs Ground
Old spices rarely turn dangerous, they just fade. Here is how long whole and ground spices keep their flavour, how to test a jar, and how to store them.
The Desi Kitchen Grocery List for Life in the US or UK
Stocking a desi kitchen far from home is mostly about knowing which items are worth buying in bulk, which are worth buying fresh, and which have easy substitutes.