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Beginners Guide => Hints, Tips, Methods and so on.. => Spices => Topic started by: chilli head on May 13, 2009, 04:19 PM
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What would you guys say are the best make of spices NETCO or RAJAH or another make?
I use rajah alot for the ground cumin and garam masala and really most the spices i use.
Do you use these or do you make your own garam masala or mixes to add?
Andy
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I use either Rajah or TRS both give excellent results ..
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Thanks light boy.
I use rajah i had 1kg of netco or something but thats gone in the bin ;D
Andy
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I use mainly TRS, they give good results :)
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i've got a real mixed bag. i think it makes difference in the cooking on one hand but i'm not really that convinced either:
curry powder - got to be rajah hot madras
chilli powder - i like my Natco
basaar - king of spice
garam - east end
tandoori masala - for CTM & tikka - got to be Leena
tandoori masala - for onion paste - got to be TRS
the rest i don't think it matters
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I will try some of these spices and check out for sure east end garam masala.
Andy
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For the Kashmiri Murch and Deggi Murch, I use the MDH brand.
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Not saying they are the best- but the asian shops closest to me seem to stock mainly 'supreme' brand or 'east end'
Hope this helps
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I would suggest that actual spices shouldn't differ too much from brand to brand, afterall, cumin is cumin, coriander is coriander, no matter what packaging you put them in, however, masala's such as Garam, Tandoori, curry powder, bassar, Chat and so on will vary from brand to brand because the individual quantities in each mix will vary!
That's my thought's on the subject ;D
Ray :)
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I would suggest that actual spices shouldn't differ too much from brand to brand, afterall, cumin is cumin, coriander is coriander, no matter what packaging you put them in, however, masala's such as Garam, Tandoori, curry powder, bassar, Chat and so on will vary from brand to brand because the individual quantities in each mix will vary!
That's my thought's on the subject ;D
Ray :)
That's the way i see it too Ray. The same factory will often package the exact same raw products for different brands. The blurb on the side of he packet (i.e. we only select the finest and freshest spices) is part of that branding.
I've cooked spot-on curries using sainsbury's (a supermarket) spices and curry powder and tesco tandoori powder. I've also often cooked with ground spices that are old/out of date. BIR-quality food, standard.
I have the MDH deggi mirch and kashmiri powder which i like using. The mildness means you can use a lot so you get the taste without the nasty heat. I imagine any kashmiri chilli powder should give a similar result.
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Has anyone tried buying herbs and spices online? Im finding getting all the ingredients in the shops very costly!!
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Has anyone tried buying herbs and spices online? Im finding getting all the ingredients in the shops very costly!!
Where are you Sam?
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Has anyone tried buying herbs and spices online? Im finding getting all the ingredients in the shops very costly!!
I buy a lot of my items from Spices of India as they have a good range and selection of items at reasonable prices. Other things I get in Southall whenever I'm up that way.
As you rightly say, buying a lot of these spices from Supermarkets can get expensive in small quantities and many items you just can't get.
I've always found Spices of India to be pretty good and I generally buy a big batch in one go to save on postage.
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Have used and never had a problem from Spices of India. Love local shopping too though.
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Hi
I agree about spices of India, got a good deal on mdh kashmiri chilli powder and finally found real tej patta there as well. Stock up to save on postage!
Ed
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S of I trick for me is when I need to restock on rice. Large bag goes good way towards free postage. :D
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I use Spices of India whenever I need to spend over
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Check out their lock & lock prices. ;) :D ;)
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I suppose it depends what you're buying! I tend to use a lot of coriander and cumin (http://www.herbedup.com/cumin-ground-50g.html) so just use online stores as its much cheaper to buy in bulk. It's always a gamble buying online but the ones I have had have been delish!
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Has anyone tried buying herbs and spices online? Im finding getting all the ingredients in the shops very costly!!
Where are you Sam?
Im actually staying in Leeds at the moment :) I think I have found a good suplier that I am going to stick with now though! :) ...did you have any suggestions RoobyDoo?
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Has anyone tried buying herbs and spices online? Im finding getting all the ingredients in the shops very costly!!
Where are you Sam?
Im actually staying in Leeds at the moment :) I think I have found a good suplier that I am going to stick with now though! :) ...did you have any suggestions RoobyDoo?
Scroll up Sam.. Reply 13. ;)
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Thanks! :)
Im not sure if this is off topic for this thread, but I have just ordered a load of kelp powder online as I was keen to try it. However, i am a little stuck for ideas with what to make with it! Is anyone into kelp/have any ideas what I can do with it? Any recipe suggestions? :)
Sam
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Rajah are good and cheap from their website
East end are also good
http://www.rajahspices.co.uk/products.htm (http://www.rajahspices.co.uk/products.htm)
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Had success with:
east end (my goto brand, as rajah is not stock to the same extent), heera and TRS