Apple Spiced Baked Apples RawSpiceBar's apple pie spices paired with baked apples, for an easy, healthy, yummy dessert. Ingredients 6 Granny Smith apples, cut into chunks2 tbsp coconut oil, meltedKosher salt, to taste1 tbsp apple pie spices Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add apples to a greased medium baking dish. Melt coconut oil and add to apples to coat, with spices and salt, to taste. Bake in oven until apples are soft, 30-35 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream...

Saffron Tea With Ginger & Honey All you need is freshly ground saffron threads, water & fresh ginger to make this super healthy, refreshing saffron tea.Ingredients10-12 strands Saffron Threads4 cups water2 inches fresh ginger root, minced3 tablespoons honey (optional)Dash ground cinnamon (optional) Directions Pour 4 cups of water into a pot, add ginger and cinnamon (optional) and bring to a boil. Uncover, turn heat down slightly, add saffron threads, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Add honey to sweeten, if desi...

Cardamom Rice Pudding This healthy, easy, vegan rice pudding recipe can be infused with a whole variety of freshly ground green cardamom. Ingredients 1 cup cooked basmati white or brown rice2 cups almond or coconut milk1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup raisins1 tsp ground cardamom Strawberries to top, optional Directions 1. In a large skillet, add rice and milk over medium heat and bring to a boil. Move heat to low and simmer, 15 minutes, until thickened. 2. Increase heat to medium and add maple syrup, raisins, pinch sal...

Hawaij Coffee Hawaij is a Yemen specialty, coffee beans with freshly ground spices from a Yemeni spice blend called hawaij. Perfect for coffee, coffee cake or breads. Enjoy! Ingredients Coffee beans for 2 cups of coffee, scale as needed 1 tsp RawSpiceBar's hawaij Directions 1. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp of RawSpiceBar's spices to ground coffee beans for each 1 cup of coffee, depending on how spicy you like it. Brew as normal. 2. Add steamed milk or anything else you'd like and enjoy!

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How to Make Curry Sauce & Pastes - Easy, Homemade Indian Curry Recipes What is Curry, Anyways? Curry, that intensely satisfying, warming dish, is primarily a sauce mixed into rice or used to coat tender meat. It is also what happened when the Brits invented the term and introduced it to the rest of the world. It was first used to refer to a meat or vegetable dish cooked in a spiced gravy and served with rice. As a result of trade this dish was introduced to the rest of the world and each country that adopted it made it their own. To be fair, the word "curr...

Memphis Style Ribs The gorgeous state of Tennessee is known for several attractions: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Nashville music scene, and most importantly, Memphis barbecue. But, what is Memphis barbecue exactly? How is it different from just plain old barbecue? We’re so glad you asked. Memphis is one of the few Southern cities that can truly claim its own unique and widely recognized barbecue style. They have been famous for their ribs since the early 1920s, when John Mills, a barbecue legend, wooed vis...

Tachin (Persian Saffron Rice) Tachin, the crown jewel of Persian cuisine, is a sumptuous dish that celebrates the rich flavors of saffron-infused rice. This delectable delicacy combines the elegance of aromatic Basmati rice with the earthy allure of saffron, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior that conceals a treasure trove of tender, seasoned chicken or lamb nestled within its grains. Tachin is a testament to the artistry of Persian cooking, a dish that harmoniously marries fragrant spices and the world's most pre...

Cardamom Ice Cream Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 11/2 cups whole milk11/2 tbsp cornstarch1 cup strawberries1 3/4 cups heavy cream2/3 cup sugar 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar’s Cardamom SummerSalt, to taste DIRECTIONS Fill a large bowl with ice water. In a small bowl, make a slurry by mixing 3 tbsp of the milk with the cornstarch. Set aside. Combine the remaining milk with the heavy cream, sugar, and spices in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remov...

Saffron Sponge Cake This delicate saffron cake combines saffron threads, pomegranates and the light, cloudlike sponge cake for a deliciously light, beautiful dessert. Ingredients 1 pinch saffron threads 1/2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp hot water 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 4 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 c. sugar 3 eggs 3/4 c. low-fat milk 1/2 c. olive oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp sesame seeds Fresh whipped cream, for garnish Fresh pomegranates, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 350º...

Moroccan Carrot Cake A perfect, classic carrot cake with a Moroccan twist. Simple to prepare and totally delicious. Ingredients 1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Ras el Hanout 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups canola oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 cups peeled carrots, grate 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup raisins Frosting 8 ounces light cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup coarsel...

Turkish Lamb Kebabs Ground lamb paired with RawSpiceBar’s spicy, freshly ground Shawarma blend, pistachios, garlic, onion, parsley and salt make for easy, yummy Turkish inspired lamb kofta kebabs. Ingredients 1/3 cup shelled pistachios1 small onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tbsp RawSpiceBar.com Shawarma blend1 pound ground lambOlive oil & kosher salt, to tastePita bread, red onion, tomatoes, lettuce, plain yogurt, optional, to serve Directions In a food processor, ...

Shawarma Roasted Eggplants This shawarma roasted eggplant is healthy, exotic and packed with flavor. Ingredients 1 eggplant, split and sweated2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved2 garlic cloves, minced1 lemons, juice and peel4 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's Shawarma blend1 jalapeno pepper, minced1 yellow onion, dicedKosher salt and pepper, to tasteOlive oilGreek yogurt, pine nuts, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, to top (optional) Directions Cut eggplant in slices, sprinkle with salt and let sweat, 25 minutes. Blot with a paper t...

Chana Masala One pot easy veggie instant pot chana masala with freshly ground garam masala. Ingredients 1 tbsp garam masala Vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, minced 1 red pepper, minced 1 15 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped, strained 2 cups chickpeas 1 sweet potato, chopped 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped Sea salt, to taste 1 lemon, juiced 3 cups water or vegetable brothNaan, brown rice, yogurt, cilantro, optional, for serving Directions Heat oil in a larg...

Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons Rawspicebar's Garam Masala, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee, divided 1 medium red onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Rice and/or naan for serving, optional Directions In a zip-top bag or air...

Easy Chana Dal Easy, healthy yellow dal, spiced with RawSpiceBar's curry powder. Ready in under 15 minutes in an instant pot. Ingredients 1 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)1 tbsp RawSpiceBar's curry powder1 bay leaf, preferably Indian1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 whole cloves4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro Stove Top Directions In large skillet, add oil, garlic, salt and spices and saute, 4-5 minutes. Add dal and saute, another 4-5 minutes. A...