Spices and seasonings make food enjoyable for us. For our Pakistani traditional cuisine, especially, spices are a MUST! The most flavourful dishes don’t have to be equally healthy. You don’t need to load every meal with creamy sauces, salt or cheese. Here is where spices step in.
Given how many different types of dishes are cooked in our households, it is essential for you to have the ‘necessary spices’ in your kitchen!
We’ve compiled a list of spices and seasonings that you need to have in your kitchen. Imagine deciding to cook something, getting everybody excited about it and then discovering that you lack the spices that are required to make the dish is just a let down for everyone! So, we’ve compiled a list of the essential spices you should have in your kitchen at all times! With howmuch, you get the best online grocery shopping experience so order from there!
Turmeric:
Turmeric is not only one of the most used spices in the kitchen, but it is also one that has great health benefits. It helps in blood pressure issues and prevents inflammation. The good thing about Pakistani cuisine is that nearly all traditional dishes require the use of turmeric! So, have good health while enjoying tasty food. It’s a win-win!
Garlic:
No one likes chopping garlic, but adding them to your dishes heavily enhances the taste and aroma of it. Springle garlic in pasta, meat dishes, rice, soups and it’ll taste better! There are a lot of health benefits associated with garlic. It is known to have antioxidant properties and thus helps fight off infections and diseases. It’s also really good for lowering cholesterol, fighting off the common cold, and lowering the risk of heart diseases.
Ginger:
This is a key spice in many dishes. Its bold taste brings a refreshing edge to any dish. It’s added in all our traditional dishes which is great because ginger helps in digestion and fights off cardiovascular diseases. So, add them in your dishes as well as smoothies and fresh juices! A lot of people like to add it to chai too and I 100% support that as it makes chai even taste better!
Red Chilli:
Red chilli- powder, flakes, raw- all are essential when it comes to cooking a traditional dish. A dish without red chilli isn’t a Pakistani dish...unless it’s a dessert! From Biryani to Tikka to Qorma, every dish needs red chilli. Red chilli also has certain medical benefits like boosting immunity, clearing nose congestion and fighting inflammation.
Cumin:
Cumin is considered as a necessity of Middle Eastern cooking. Well. it’s a necessity of sub-continent cooking too! It’s delightfully earthy, fragrant and perfect for bringing a special aroma and taste to any dish you make. It is used in rice dishes, meat dishes and even veggies! So, make sure to have this important spice in your kitchen all the time!
Cardamon:
It’s hard to describe cardamon’s flavour- it has citrus and mint elements along with some kind of spiciness. It is used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Without this particular spice, more than more of your dishes are incomplete. A lot of health benefits come along with this spice- lower blood pressure, protection against chronic diseases, help in digestive properties and treatment of bad breath and cavities.
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