Spices And Herbs

Called as the Wonder Powder in Chinese cuisine, five spice powder is used as a seasoning agent for meat and poultry. The theory behind the composition of the five spice powder is to blend in five flavors - salty, sweet, sour, bitter and pungent. It is also believed that that addition of five spice powder counter balances the heat of a dish not crea...

Small brown seeds which have a pleasing flavor with a bitter undertone and a strong aroma reminiscent of curry powder. Fenugreek seeds are mostly used toasted, which enhances their acrid taste. Due to their powerful flavor, they are used in small amounts. Usage Methi seeds are used in tempering, whether roasted, fried, powdered or who...

The fennel plant originated in the Mediterranean countries. In India, it is cultivated in Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam. The flowers of this plant are yellow in color and are seen in the peak summer period. The seeds of fennel are sweet in taste and have a liquorice flavor. Usage It is used as a spice in many Asian cuisines. It is comm...