Topic: Cinnamon Sticks (Dalchini)

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Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

Often called "Cinnamon Quills" or "Cinnamon Bark". 

Cinnamon Sticks are the inner bark of a tropical tree and is related to Cassia Bark.  Cinnamon Sticks are supplied as delicate, tightly rolled, parchment-like, quills (or as powder).

Cinnamon Sticks have a sweet, cinnamon flavour and smell.  They are more delicate than Cassia Bark, with a more fragrant, aromatic, flavour. 

They can be substituted for Cassia Bark (see here: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,2434.0.html) in recipes (and vice versa).

Cinnamon Sticks are particularly useful for flavouring pilau rice (where the whole quill is added) and are typically a major flavouring constituent (ground) of garam masala.

Cinnamon Sticks are available whole (see photo) or ground.