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The essential spices that are used in traditional Indian dishes.
1. Saffron
Popular dishes that include Saffron:
Kesar Peda
Motichoor Ladoo
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
2. Fenugreek
Popular dishes that include Fenugreek:
Methi Chicken
Aloo Methi
Potato Subzi
3. Cardamom
Popular dishes that include Cardamom:
Masala Murgh
Amrit Peda
Basundi
4. Turmeric
Popular dishes that include Turmeric:
Eggplant Bharta
Turmeric Rice
Kori Rotti
5. Cayenne Pepper
Popular dishes that include Cayenne Pepper:
Spicy Chana Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala (Optional: Replace Chicken with Jackfruit )
Kabuli Chana Dal
6. Black Mustard Seeds
Popular dishes that include Black Mustard Seeds:
Sookhi Bhaji
Black Mustard Seeds rice
Kashmiri-style Fish kebabs
7. Coriander
Popular dishes that include Coriander:
Chana Masala
Malai Kofta
Aloo Gobi
8. Cloves
Popular dishes that include Cloves:
Vegetable Biryani
Dal Makhani
Rajasthani Pakoda Kadhi
9. Cumin (Jeera)
Popular dishes that include Cumin:
Jeera Vegetables
Aloo Jeera
Jeera Rice
10. Garam Masala
An aromatic mixture of spices, extensively used in curries. Below are recipes that call for his unique blend.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chickpea and Potato Curry
Pakora Soup
Kitchen tools are available from Sur La Table.
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