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Herbs
& Spices
Cloves - Coriander - Cumin - Dill
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Cloves
are the dried, unopened, nail-shaped flower buds of the
evergreen Syzygium aromaticum. They are reddish-brown in
color and have a strong, aromatic flavor and aroma.
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Cloves
are an important ingredient in the spice blends of Sri Lanka
and North India. They are used in garam masala, biryanis,
and pickles. In the U.S., cloves are used in meats, salad
dressings, and desserts. Clove is a key flavor contributor
to ketchup and Worchestershire sauce seasoning blends. Chinese
and German seasonings also depend on Cloves to flavor meats
and cookies.
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Coriander
is the dried, ripe fruit of the herb Coriandum sativum.
The tannish brown seeds have a sweetly aromatic flavor which
is slightly lemony. A zesty combination of sage and citrus,
Coriander is actually thought to increase the appetite.
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Coriander
is used in lentils, beans, onions, potatoes, hotdogs, chili,
sausages, stews, and pastries. It is used in the cooking
of North American, Mediterranean, North African, Mexican,
Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisines, as well as spice blends,
including curry powders, chili powders, garam masala, and
berbere.
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Cumin
is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member
of the parsley family. The Cumin plant grows to about 1
to 2 feet tall and is harvested by hand. Cumin is a key
component in both Chili Powder and Curry Powder.
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The
flavor of Cumin plays a major role in Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese,
and Indian cuisines. Cumin is a critical ingredient of chili
powder, and is found in achiote blends, adobos, garam masala,
curry powder, and baharat. |
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Dill
is an annual of the parsley family and is related to Anise,
Caraway, Coriander, Cumin, and Fennel. Dill Weed is the
dried leaves of the herb Anethum graveolens, the same plant
from which Dill Seed is derived. The flavor of Dill Weed
is lighter and more subtle than Dill Seed. |
European
and American cuisines use Dill Seed in pickles, meats, seafood,
cheeses, and breads. Dill Seed is an important flavoring
in spice blends for salad dressings, dal curry blends, and
spices for pickling.
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