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At Belovedsaffron.com, we're passionate about flavours, cultures and cooking wisdom from around the world. We seek to bring you closer to sustainable ingredients sourced from farmers and producers dedicated to preserving culture and tradition. Our mission is to provide everyone with access to remarkable spices, herbs, recipes and organic food that embraces culinary diversity.

Saffron is particularly special for us; its magical scent along with its unique flavour inspires us each day and reveals a world of possibility in the kitchen.

We invite all brave souls who are keen to share their culinary secrets! If you have something delicious on your mind, don't hesitate to share it at [email protected] Let's show our appreciation for all those incredible cultures who dedicate their time and effort towards tantalising taste buds!

For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Thai food contains paprika.

Yes. Yes.

Thai cuisine, Mexican, Spanish and Indian food, as well as Thai and Balkan dishes, contain paprika.

Paprika can be traced back over 5,000 years ago to Ancient Greece. The Hungarian language, which means "pepper", is where the word "paprika" came from.

How do I make Thai food at home using Thai spices?

For authentic Thai cooking at home, you need to be familiar with five essential spices: cayenne, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper. Each ingredient has its own unique flavour profile, and each plays an important role in creating delicious dishes.

Cinnamon brings out the sweetness of black pepper, while white pepper enhances the savoury flavours. Coriander seeds add a spicy kick, while turmeric gives curry powder its signature yellow colour. Cayenne peppers provide heat and cilantro provides freshness. The final touch is cinnamon which gives depth and complexity to any dish.

You can find each of these spices at your local grocery store, but if you'd instead buy them online, here are our recommendations for where to shop.

What are the 7 Indian spices that you can use?

Indian spices are a collection of spices used in Indian cuisine. They include coriander and turmeric as well as cardamom, cumin and coriander. Spices add flavour to dishes by blending natural ingredients like meats, vegetables and spices. Together, spices create unique flavour profiles that make Indian cooking so distinct.

Cardamom has an earthy, sweet flavor with notes of ginger and citrus. It is used often to flavor curries and rice dishes such as biryani. Cumin has a strong, earthy aroma as well as a rich and nuanced flavor. It is commonly added to curries and meat dishes, as well as dals. Coriander gives dishes a mild nuttiness due to its sweet citrus aroma. It is commonly used to season vegetables, lentils, and other foods.

Turmeric has an earthy flavour with mustard, spices, and pepper hints. This spice is used in many dishes, including curries. It has a golden colour. Fenugreek has a rich aroma, earthy tones, and a slightly bitter flavour. It is often used in seasoning meat dishes like kebabs, curries, and kebabs. Ginger is pungent and spicy with hints of citrus. It can be used to spice up soups, curries and chutneys. Asafoetida (hing), has a strong flavor and pungent smell that can be used in place of onion and garlic in certain recipes.

These spices combine to create unique flavours that make Indian cuisine so distinctive.

Statistics

According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)
According to the McCormick Science Institute, indigenous Indian spices were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon. (spicecravings.com)
Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)

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How To

How to store spices for cooking?

Here's how to store your cooking spices for maximum performance. We must first understand the science behind food storage.

Keep spices out of direct sunlight as light will reduce their flavor. This is due oxygen reacting with organic compounds such that spices, causing oxidation.

To avoid oxidation, spices must be kept in dark cupboards. Spices will lose their flavour quickly if the conditions aren’t met.

It is the best way to preserve spices' flavours by keeping them out of direct sunlight.

To create a flavorful drink, you can add spices and herbs to water. To make a cinnamon-flavored drink, combine two teaspoons of ground ginger with half a cup of warm water. Stir and mix well. Serve immediately by adding a squeeze lemon juice.

Dried herbs and spices can be added to soups and stews, casseroles and rice dishes. Simply sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the dish and sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Remaining cooked vegetables, fruit and meats can be used in your favorite recipes to make snacks.

You can enjoy the fresh flavours of fresh herbs or spices by chopping them up and adding them to food while they are still hot. You can also freeze herbs and spices by placing them in ice cube trays or muffin cups and freezing them. Transfer frozen items to zip-top or freezer bags.