Curry Leaves 5g Gourmet Organic Herbs

Turmeric is member of the ginger family with an earthy, fragrant flavour often used in curries, laksa, stews, lentil and vegetable dishes. It combines well with many other spices and is commonly used across India and Asia. It is frequently used in pickle, chutney and relish recipes for flavour and colour. Turmeric is also reported to have fantastic antioxidant properties that may have wide ranging health benefits.

Also combines well with…. Cloves, Chilli, Coriander Seed, Fennel Seed, Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Pepper.

Cinnamon is widely used for it’s sweet applications in cakes, biscuits, breads and deserts. The fragrant flavour of Cinnamon combines well with the flavours of apples, plums, pears, bananas, chocolate as well as meat and poultry. It also has uses in Middle Eastern and Indian meat and vegetable dishes, as well as chutneys and spiced pilafs.

Also combines well with….Cardamom, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Ginger, Fennel, Mace, Nutmeg, Pepper, Star Anise.

Coriander has a mild flavour and can be used liberally in dishes from Indian, North African, and Asian Cuisines. It is also used some sweet dishes as well as in pickles and chutneys.

Also combines well with….Chilli, Cardamom, Cloves, Cumin, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg.

Cumin has a pungent, sweet/savoury fragrance and flavour often used in spice mixes, chutneys, relishes, breads, meat and vegetable stews, curries. A very versatile spice.

Also combines well with….Chilli, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Pepper, Thyme, Turmeric.

Juniper is the spice most often used to flavour gin but also has many uses in meat dishes that have a heavy or ‘gamey’ flavour as the Juniper’s fresh and aromatic qualities create balance. They are best bruised or crushed just before use as this releases and imparts the essential oils at the last moment into your dish.

Also combines well with….Bay Leaves, Caraway, Garlic Marjoram, Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme.