Unripe green mangoes are dried and powdered to make amchur powder, a tart pale beige to the brownish powder used in dishes where acidity is required. Amchur is used to add a sour tangy fruity flavour without moisture in northern Indian dishes. Used in stir-fried vegetable dishes, soups, curries, and to tenderize meat and poultry.
Ground Cumin s stronger than whole seeds and its flavour is strengthened by toasting. It can be used in meat, rice and vegetable dishes.
Available in 400g bag.
One of the most popular spices used in rice dishes. The large oval-shaped black pods release a warm, aromatic flavor. Unlike the green pods, this cardamom is rarely used in deserts and sweet dishes. Black cardamom is now a staple in African, Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Because of the drying process which involves roasting over open fires, black cardamom has a unique smoky flavor and is just excellent in rice. Use sparingly as it has a rich flavour.
These have a warm aroma and a sweetish taste like aniseed. Tastes great with seafood, pork, stuffings, sauces, pickles and some curries. In India it is chewed as a natural breath freshener and as an aid to digestion.
Available in 100g bag.