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Aniseed
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The seeds are greyish-green to brown,
ribbed and oval shaped, measuring 2-4 mm long, often with a fine
stalk.
Aniseed is mainly used to flavour desserts and is the distinctive essence
used for flavouring licorice.
Buy seeds whole, keep in an airtight container away from light and grind
as required.
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Basmati rice
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An authentic Indian long grained white
rice with a unique nutty flavour.
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Bay leaves
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The dried leaf of the bay laurel tree.
Cooked in dishes to give a slightly bitter, savoury flavour to food.
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Cardamom
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A fragrant spice. The seeds are usually
sold still contained within the pod to avoid flavour loss. Green
cardamoms are the variety most commonly used in cooking. Black cardamoms
have a stronger, smokier flavour.
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Chillis
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A kind of capsicum (pepper), usually
red or green and long and tapering in shape. Can be used fresh, dried
or powdered.
Wash hands thoroughly after preparing fresh chillis to avoid juice getting
into eyes.
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Cumin
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Available both in a powder and as seeds.
Freshly ground seeds impart a robust fragrance and flavor to curries,
salsas, soups, and marinades.
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Fennel
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A fragrant vegetable with a mild aniseed
flavor. Its edible bulb and stalks can be eaten raw or cooked and
its ribbed, greenish-grey seeds are used for seasoning.
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