An Indian spice mix, the first part of the
word actually means "hot" - a telling translation, as adding
this to any dish certainly does bring a sense of heat to the
taste buds Essentially a blend of dry-roasted herbs and spices,
it can be purchased in gourmet stores and Indian markets.
Traditionally, the blend includes: black
pepper, cinnamon, cloves,
coriander, cumin,
cardamom, dried chiles, fennel,
mace and nutmeg.
If you can't find it in the store, you can easily make a small
batch at home - just remember to store in a cool place with
your other seasonings.
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