Food & Nuitrition

14 Indian Spices And Their Uses!

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nutmeg
Nutmeg

Flavour: Nutty, warm and spicy.

Uses: Beverages, cakes, cookies and sauces.

Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree native to the Molucca Islands. It has a pungent smell and a spicy bitter taste that adds not only flavour but also a character to your dishes. It is used in all kinds of cuisines and desserts.

sesame

 

Sesame Seed

Flavour: Nutty and slightly sweet.

Uses: All kinds of cuisines for its nutty flavouring.

Sesame Seed is the seed of an annual herb, Sesamum indicum, which grows well in hot climates. They have a nut-like and mild flavour that can be used to enhance the taste of your dishes. Add toasted or powdered seeds to cookie dough, pie pastry, and yeast breads. Sprinkle over creamed spinach, buttered noodles, eggplant dishes, and mixed vegetable stir-fries. Blend with butter or mayonnaise to make a nutty spread for chicken, turkey, or tuna sandwiches.

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