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Indian spice mix

Indian spice mix

Korean spices

Korean spices

Thai Mix

Thai Mix

Persian Mix

Persian Mix

Tex Mex Mix

Tex Mex Mix

Pink Himilyan Salt

Dried Limes

Dill

Guacamole Mix

Taco Mix

Fajita Mix

Advieh ash

his is for soups (ash). Less intense than spice mix for stews but more intense than what is used for rice dishes

Advieh Goosht

Advieh Berenj

The Persian rice spice is a blend of 5 spices with the main ingredient being the dried rose petal powder. This spice is used in several recipes such as, Kuku Sabzi, Tahchin e Morgh, Tahchin e Mahicheh, Loobia Polo, and Adas Polo

Saffron

Saffron, or the “red gold,” is by far the most expensive spice you can buy. The reason is that it takes a lot of saffron flowers to make a single ounce of saffron. Each saffron flower has only 3 stigmas. The stigmas are the part that is the most fragrant and are bright red. So when buying saffron one should look for very red fragrant strands (on the left). The best saffron in Iran is grown in Khorasan which is in the northeast. Saffron is used sparingly to add taste and color to different foods both sweet and savory. To get the most out of this expensive spice, I grind the strands in a very small coffee grinder (see below in tools) until it is a fine powder (on the right) and sprinkle it directly on the food in most of my recipes.

All Spice

Oregano

Red Pepper Flakes

One of the most popular spices that add a delicious aroma with a slightly bitter taste is red pepper flakes. They are made by drying hot and sweet fresh peppers in the sun before they are crushed up. Varying from region to region, some chilli flakes are not roasted before being crushed. Used in all types of cooking, from soups to juicy hotpot dishes and casseroles to stir-fries. Also known to be a natural painkiller, red pepper flakes are believed to strengthen your immune system because it is enriched with vitamin C.

Onion Powder

Indian Red Chili (Lal Mirch)

Indian red chili is a ground spice with a heat similar to cayenne pepper, though it may be hotter or milder depending on where the chilies come from and how they're grown. Typically its flavor is more floral than cayenne, and it is a brighter red. This is also a good ingredient to add slowly at the end when you're adjusting the heat of your dish.Indian Red Chili (Lal Mirch)