By: Vaishali Kapila
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Did you run out of nutmeg in the middle of cooking? Fret not! Your kitchen pantry contains numerous ingredients that make for excellent substitutes for the spice.
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Garam masala works as an excellent replacement for nutmeg. This is because it is made using different spices, including nutmeg.
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Cinnamon shares many similarities with nutmeg. It is slightly sweet in taste and replicates the flavour of nutmeg wonderfully.
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You can also use allspice powder in place of nutmeg. Use an equal amount of allspice powder as you would nutmeg in your recipe.
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Did you know you can also replace nutmeg with ginger? Its spicy flavour makes it a great substitute for nutmeg in savoury dishes.
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Cloves also mimic the flavour of nutmeg effortlessly. Use ground cloves for the best results, and start by adding a small amount.
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