Posts Tagged ‘elaichi’
Monday, February 8th, 2010
The only curry Americans know is “curry” not “kadhi.” Both curry and curry “powder” have become synonymous with Indian cooking. It is a HUGE misconception that curry powder is a key ingredient in curry (more…)
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
We all know what a huge role masalas, or spices, play in our cuisine! No dish is complete without an extensive use of spice but what exactly is the reason behind it? (more…)
Tags: adrak, afghanistan, ajwain, allspice, amchoor, anaardana, anasphal, aniseed, aphrodisiac, asafoetida, asia, astringent, ayurveda, badian, badiyan, basil, bay leaves, bengali, black cardamon, black cumin, black pepper, black salt, brain food, british, cantaloupe, caraway, cardamon, carom, cassia tree, cayenne, chandi vark, charmagaz, chilli, china, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, coriander seeds, cucumber, cumin, cumin seeds, curry leaves, curry patta, curry powder, dal chini, dals, degi mirch, dhana, dhania, dodhful, dodphul, elaichi, fennel, fenugreek, fish tamarind, garam masala, garlic, ginger, green cardamon, green chillies, gulab jal, haider, haldi, hari methi, hing, hyderabadi, india, indian ayurvedic system, iran, jaiphul, jamaica, javentri, jeera, jeero, kaala namak, kabab cheeni, kala jeera, kali mirchi, kalonji, kashmir, kashmiri, kesar, kewra, khus khus, kokum, kothmeri, lal mirch, laving, laxative, lussan, mace, mango powder, mangosteenoil tree, masala, masalas, methi, mint, mirchi, mustard, neem, nigella, north indian, nutmeg, paprika, pickles, pomegrante seeds, poppy seeds, pudina, pumpkin seeds, punjab, rai, red chillies, rock salt, rose essence, rose water, ruh gulab, saffron, sarson, saunf, screwpine, sesame seeds, silver leaves, sookha, south india, spices, spinach, sri lanka, star anise, taaza, tej patta, til, tuj, tulsi, turmeric, vanilla, vark, viryari, vitamin c, watermelon, white cardamon, white cumin, zaffran
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008
One of the simplest desserts to make is Besan Halwa. The best part about it is that it’s made using a popular and basic Indian staple, besan. It can be made in a hurry when you need a last minute sweet dish. (more…)
Tags: besan, besan halwa, elaichi, ghee, Indian Food
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