Garam Masala
Garam Masala is the spice mix that all Indian kitchens have on hand. Each region has its own style, and you can feel free to change amounts according to your own taste. There is no right or wrong. I’ve included two different mixes, one from whole seeds, which has...
Best Mango Chutney
I love Mango Chutney, it’s sweet, spicy profile lends itself so well to Indian dishes. The spice just makes you want to keep coming back for more! I can never get enough of this chutney when I’m making Indian dishes. I only make about 1 1/2 cups at a...
Banana Bread with Hawaij Streusel
Banana Bread with Hawaij Streusel I have pretty much made a perfect loaf of banana bread. Hawaij is a seasoning from Yemen and it is my new favorite blend! This loaf smells scrumptious while it’s baking! The banana flavor is in the background with the warm spices flowing through...
Hawaij, Savory and Sweet
Use Hawaij as you would apple pie spice or pumpkin spice. Add Sweet Hawaij to coffee, which is very traditional. Switch up your regular afternoon chai latte, add Hawaij! Add Savory Hawaij with the onions and celery when making chicken soup; sprinkle on carrots or sweet potatoes before roasting;...
Baharat
Make this spice mix to add depth to rice, soups, meat, fish and chicken dishes. It is especially good with lentils. Print Recipe Baharat Course World Recipes Cuisine Middle Eastern Keyword Cardamom, Cloves, Nutmeg, Paprika Servings Ingredients 4 tbsp ground black pepper4-6 tbsp Paprika2 tbsp Ground coriander2 tbsp Ground...
Spicy Zanzibar Pilau Rice
Spicy Zanzibar Pilau Rice This recipe is close to the authentically spicy Pilau Rice which is similar to a biryani, an Indian-inspired dish from Zanzibar. There are many similar dishes throughout Africa, but this one is different in that it is heavy on the cloves. Afterall, the island of...