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Black Cardamom
The cardamom plant which produces both the black and green cardamom seeds used in cooking is closely related to the ginger family. The largest producer of black cardamom is Nepal, followed by Indian and Pakistan. There are two main species of black cardamom. The pods of amomum subulatum cardamom are…
Irani Chicken Boti
An original Kashmiri recipe made with succulent pieces of chicken with a light and mild sauce.
Irani chicken boti is a style that can be used for chicken wings, chicken thighs or as kebab on a skewer. It’s perfect for barbecues, sharing platters and parties.
Chicken Hari Boti
This recipe comes courtesy of the Indian Ocean Restaurant in Ashton and their Executive Chef Nahim Aslam Chunky grilled or fried chicken marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic and rolled in a blend of green leaves, fresh herbs and green chillies. A delicious dish that can…
Cumin
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Said to be the second most popular spice globally, here we delve into the description of cumin; where it is found and how it is used. A common ingredient in cuisines all over the world, we look at cooking with cumin and the uses of cumin in…
Cloves
A clove is an aromatic dried flower bud from the Myrtaceae tree which is native to Indonesia. Cloves can be used whole or ground. Whole cloves are very strong and might be a bit much to handle in most dishes. The ground version can add an aromatic kick without interfering with…
How curries can be healthy
In this article we describe some of the health benefits of many of the most common ingredients in Indian dishes including vegetables and the most popular spices
Garam Masala
Garam Masala from garam (“hot”) and masala (a mixture of spices) Garam masala has been part of Indian cuisine for centuries, also crossing over into neighbouring countries. Literally, the name means ‘hot spice’ – although this does not necessarily refer to chilli heat but to the fact that the cooking process involves toasting the spices.…
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