Indian Spices?
[2007-01-26 17:30:08]

Q: Anyone who knows where to get indian spices in manila? I need cardamom, etc.

A: dessertfirst: Manila’s Kingdom of SpiceManila’s Kingdom of Spice. Spices 'n Flavours at Market! Market! ... just digging up an italian sausage recipe, and now I know where to buy fennel seeds. ...
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Indian spices?
[2008-06-19 12:33:17]
Indian spices

Can you recommend spices commonly used in indian dishes? I am aware of and already use curry and cumin. Anything else?

What are the black seeds that are often found in basmati rice in indian restaurants?

Peace and many


The black seeds are black mustard seeds and are very common in Indian food. Cumin seeds are also very common in Indian food.

Most Indian cooks/chefs do not use curry powder, instead we prefer to use specific blends of spices (masala) that

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How long do Schwartz Indian spices last in a kitchen cupboard ?
[2009-12-21 03:28:07]
Make your choice!

I've had all my Schwartz Indian spices in my kitchen since February. Do these things have a best before date or do they last for years ? I can't seem to find any date on the small jars.

Thanks.


They usually keep quite a long time, a year perhaps. I usually find there's a date printed on the side of the jar. If you're not sure I guess throw them away after a year..

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What is the best brand of Indian spices?
[2008-09-18 02:21:59]
Welcome!

What is the best brand for indian spices? I use Rani brand spices and I was wondering how they stack up in terms of quality and freshness.


There is nothing better than MDH masala...But recently, i tried out the Shaan brand and it was good too. The Shaan garam masala is certainly better than the MDH one. You can try out both of them!

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