Biryani
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I have a large collection of whole spices that I prefer to use when cooking, rather than store bought ground mixes. I am always worried about what has gone into these mixes, and I can always make them at home … Continue reading
Category Archives: Spices
Karha Masala
I wanted to make chai ice cream, but in my search for what actually goes into chai, I discovered that the word chai means tea! Which means that the term chai tea is redundant. In fact, chai is made with … Continue reading
Galangal
Galangal, not to be confused with ginger is also known as blue ginger, Siamese ginger and Thai ginger. Greater galangal is a rhizomatous perennial producing several 2m stalks with alternate sheathing leaves. The flowers are followed by red three-valved fruits. … Continue reading
Cumin Crusted Pork Fillets
I much prefer to make my own rubs, marinades, curry blends, stocks and sauces than buy premade, salty, full of all sorts of unpronounceable’s! To this end I have a drawer packed full of spices and herbs and often this is my inspiration … Continue reading
Chilli
Chilli has been a part of the South American diet for 7000 years! Chilli varieties are the world’s most frequently used culinary spice and the heat is mostly concentrated in the seeds and the white pith. All chilli varieties require … Continue reading
Caraway
I use caraway seeds in my bread baking, and so found this very interesting. Caraway is a popular Middle Eastern herb. Its seeds are used as an anise-scented spice in cooking. You might find this under the name of Persian … Continue reading
Star Anise
Star anise is the dried fruit of a Chinese evergreen tree. Propagation is done with semi-ripe cuttings and they will grow in well-drained but moist acidic soil, in light shade. Harvest the star anise fruits just before ripening. © star … Continue reading
Dukkah
I have never had dukkah before, even though I have seen it on the shelves in various deli’s and Woolworths stores. When we went to Sofia’s my dad ordered the dukkah spiced petite poissin. Inspired to finally make some, I … Continue reading
Ras El Hanout
I first came across the name of this spice blend in a quiz posted by PinkPolkaDot. As I like to make all my own spice blends I gave this a go. According to my cooking Moroccan each spice shop has … Continue reading
Garam Masala
Garam masala is an aromatic blend of spices which may be used whole or ground to a fine powder. (Curry) This recipe is my own, and so could be called Tandy Masala. You can tweak it and adjust it to … Continue reading