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The genesis of the concept of blended spices can be traced to the
Garam Masala - the original Indian 4 spice blend of cinnamon, pepper, clove, black
cardamom, that impart flavour and aroma to gourmet Indian cuisine. Taste, the third
critical aspect, was achieved through the additions of various spices known as colouring
agents, souring agents, thickening agents, pungents etc.
Various other ingredients such as herbs, pulses and fresh spices were
also added as cooling agents and nutritives. A combination of taste, flavour and aroma
distinguished one gourmet Indian cuisine from another.
EVEREST took inspiration
from these ancient and traditional culinary practices to create 18 blends of spices, herbs
and condiments.
The blends, their usage, and a typical recipe where the blend can be
used, follows.
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| Kesari Milk Masala |
| Made from exotic nuts and spices; gives an
extraordinary zing to plain milk. |
| Garam Masala |
| This red chilli based blend is the grand old
universal taste enhancer. |
| Punjabi Garam Masala |
| Pepper based, a more pungent form of Garam Masala,
is the darling of the wintry north. |
| Sabji Masala |
| To turn a humble vegetable dish into an exciting
fare, just add a pinch of this blend, after cooking. |
| Sambhar Masala |
| A delicate blend of 14 ingredients that captures
the flavours of the all time favourite from the south. |
| Pavbhaji Masala |
| From the back streets to centre stage here's the
blend that took Mumbaiites by storm. |
| Chhole Masala |
| An elaborate blend of 24 spices, this is the staple
blend in North Indian cuisine. |
| Biryani/Pulav Masala |
| Recreating the aroma that makes ordinary rice,
extraordinary. An assortment blend that includes whole, ground and leaf spices. |
| Tea Masala |
| For that spicy, scintillating, refreshing
‘cuppa’ tea. |
| Jaljira Powder |
| Mixed to water, this is a pre-dinner appetizer, or
a post-dinner digestive. |
| Jiralu |
| A many-purpose ready-to-use dry chutney powder. |
| Pani Puri Masala |
| The blend that adds sizzle to the syrup in India's
favourite outdoor snack. |
| Meat Masala |
| The spicier, tastier way to make mutton taste
out-of this world. |
| Tandori Chicken Masala |
| The fine art of spicing chicken before grilling it
in an oven, or over a fire. An exclusive blend that turns chicken into a speciality dish.
Here’s the authentic blend. |
| Chicken Masala |
| A celebration of India’s curry tradition. 14
spices impeccably blended to impart aroma & taste. An ideal blend for every day
cooking. |
| Chat Masala |
| Just sprinkle pinches on salads, fruits, juices,
etc., and savour the difference. |
| Kitchen King |
| "The Lord among Garam Masalas for vegetable
curry" - mild, subtle, perfect. |
| Rasam Powder |
| A chilli-coriander-cumin based blend - assures you
of authentic Rasam every time. |
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