If you cannot find what you are looking for please let us know and we will try and answer your question.

Coriander Leaves

July 15, 2020

Coriander (Cilantro in the USA) (Dhaniya – Urdu translation) From the Cori plant that is native to the Mediterranean.  We have already covered the seeds and powder in a separate post but thought it would be covering the leaves separately as well as they are one of the most common ingredients in curry making. Garnishing … Continue reading Coriander Leaves

Poppy Seeds

May 22, 2020

There are two varieties of poppy seed which are either blue or white. In Europe…

Green Cardamom

June 2, 2011

Green cardamom, like the black variety, is part of the ginger family. The green cardamom plant, elettaria, is also known as true cardamom and is the most popular variety of cardamom. It is used to flavour food and drink, as a spice and in medicine.

Fenugreek or Methi

May 25, 2011

Fenugreek is cultivated worldwide and its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes all across…

Black Cardamom

May 6, 2011

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…

Cumin

March 1, 2011

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…

Coriander

January 18, 2011

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) (Dhaniya – Urdu translation) From the Cori plant that is native to the Mediterranean.  Both the seeds and the leaves are used for cooking but each have different flavours, aromas and uses. Seeds The seeds produce a sweet, woody aroma and a mellow, warm flavour.  They can…