Blend of spices or herbs
Whole spices used to create garam masala Spice mixes are blendedspices orherbs . When a certain combination of herbs or spices is called for in a recipe, it is convenient to blend these ingredients beforehand. Blends such aschili powder ,curry powder ,herbes de Provence ,garlic salt , and otherseasoned salts are traditionally sold pre-made by grocers, and sometimes baking blends such aspumpkin pie spice are also available. These spice mixes are also easily made by the home cook for later use.
Masala (fromHindi /Urdu masalah , based onArabic masalih )[ 1] [ 2] Indian subcontinent for a spice mix, often confused withMarsala wine due to similar pronunciations.[ 3] dry-roasted ) spices, or apaste (such asvindaloo masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions, chilli paste and tomato. Masalas are used extensively inIndian cuisine to add spice and flavour,[ 4] chicken tikka masala and chickencurry , or inmasala chai .[ 5] South Asian cuisines includingBangladeshi ,Nepalese ,Pakistani andSri Lankan ,Southeast Asian cuisine such asBurmese andthe Caribbean regularly use spice mixes.[citation needed
Notable spice mixes by region [ edit ] Ingredients for a Gulf-stylebaharat A container of pumpkin pie spice Jerk , a spicy Jamaican dry-rub for meat primarily made with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppersMontreal steak spice , a seasoning mix for steaks and grilled meatsOld Bay Seasoning , a seasoning mix ofcelery salt ,black pepper ,crushed red pepper flakes , andpaprika originally created inBaltimore [ 6] Maryland as well asMid-Atlantic andSouthern states , parts ofNew England , and theGulf Coast [ 7] Pumpkin pie spice , a North American blend of cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and allspiceItalian seasoning , a blend of rosemary, thyme, basil and oreganoTajín , a Mexican blend ofchili powder ,salt , and dehydratedlime juice Adobo , amarinade of paprika,oregano , salt, garlic, andvinegar originating in Iberia and widely adopted in Latin America and elsewhere; not to be confused by the Philippines preparation given the same name by colonial-era SpaniardsFines herbes , a French blend ofparsley ,chives ,tarragon , andchervil for seasoning delicate dishesBeau monde seasoning , salt,onion powder andcelery powder - sometimes other ingredientsGarlic salt , a mixture of driedgarlic andtable salt Herbes de Provence , a Provençal blend of thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, bay leaf, and sometimes lavenderKhmeli suneli , a blend used in Georgia and the Caucasus regionLemon pepper , a blend oflemon zest , crackedblack peppercorns , salt, and spicesMixed spice or pudding spice, a British blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and other spicesMulling spices , a European spice mixture of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and dried fruitQuatre épices , a French blend of ground pepper, cloves, nutmeg and gingerSeasoned salt , a blend of table salt, herbs, spices, other flavouringsSharena sol , a Bulgarian mixture ofsummer savory , paprika and salt, with other optional ingredientsVadouvan , French version of an Indian masalaMiddle East and Africa [ edit ] Advieh , a spice mixture used inIranian cuisine andMesopotamian cuisine Afrinj , anEthiopian blend that is milder than berbere or mitmita[ 8] Baharat , used throughout theMiddle East Berbere , an Eritrean and Ethiopian blendHawaij , Yemenite ground spice mixtures used primarily for soups and coffeeMitmita , an Ethiopian blend of African birdseye chili peppers, cardamom, cloves and saltRas el hanout , a Moroccan blend that includes cinnamon and cumin among other spicesYaji , aHausa spice mix for traditionalsuya andchichinga kebabs insahelian West Africa . Made from cayenne, ginger, ground peanuts, dried onion, and chiliZa'atar , a Middle Eastern mix which is both an individual herb and a blend of that herb withsesame seeds and sometimes driedsumac East and Southeast Asian [ edit ] Bumbu , several Indonesian blends.Five-spice powder , a blend of cassia (Chinese cinnamon), star anise, cloves, and two other spices, usually fennel seeds and szechuan peppercorns.Húng lìu Shichimi , a mix of ground red chili pepper, Japanese pepper, roasted orange peel, black and white sesame seed, hemp seed, ground ginger and nori.Shisan Xiang (Chinese : 十三香, Shísān Xiāng), a kind of Wuxiang powder whose names suggests which being made up of thirteen spices. The most popular Shisan Xiang is produced by Wang Shouyi(王守義), a time-honored brand in He'nan(河南) province of China. Bafat , used inMangalorean cuisine Chaat masala , ground spices used for flavouringchaat Garam masala , most commonly used spice blend in theIndian subcontinent Kaala masala , black spice blend used in the Indian subcontinentPanch phoron , a five-spice blend of whole fenugreek, nigella, fennel, cumin, and mustard or radhuni seeds originating from theIndian subcontinent Tandoori masala , spice blend originating from the Indian subcontinent for tandoor-cooked meatsThunapaha, a spice blend of coriander, cumin and fennel seed used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine[ 9] ^ "Masala" .Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary . Merriam-Webster.Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. RetrievedOctober 12, 2022 .^ "Masala | Definition of masala in English by Oxford Dictionaries" .Oxford Dictionaries | English . Archived fromthe original on May 1, 2018. RetrievedApril 30, 2018 .^ "Home • Masala Marsala" .Masala Marsala . RetrievedOctober 12, 2024 .^ V.K. Modi; G.S. Sidde Gowda; P.Z. Sakhare; N.S. Mahendrakar & D. Narasimha Rao (2006). "Pre-processed spice mix formulation and changes in its quality during storage".LWT - Food Science and Technology .39 (6): 613.doi :10.1016/j.lwt.2005.05.004 . ^ "Spices in Chicken Masala and Chicken Curry Kabsa" .Archived from the original on October 9, 2017. RetrievedOctober 9, 2017 .^ Tomlinson, Mary (December 11, 2017)."What's Really in Old Bay Seasoning?" .Coastal Living . Archived fromthe original on August 6, 2020. RetrievedJune 18, 2020 . ^ Ingraham, Christopher (March 8, 2016)."They put Old Bay on everything in Maryland. Soon you will, too" .The Washington Post .Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. RetrievedJune 18, 2020 . ^ Kloman, Harry (February 13, 2011)."Glossary" .Ethiopian Food ♦ Mesob Across America .Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. RetrievedOctober 24, 2017 .Afrinj አፍርንጅ. A very mildly spiced condiment for kids or anyone who can't handle berbere or mitmita. ^ "Visiting Sri Lanka soon? Bookmark our guide to feast like a local in Colombo" .Vogue India . December 11, 2019.Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. RetrievedSeptember 20, 2021 .
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