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Why spices are the beating heart of the kitchen?

List of essential spices for every kitchen

First part: basic and everyday spices

1. Black Pepper

2. Turmeric

3. Paprika

Paprika is obtained by grinding dried bell peppers and is found in three main types: sweet, hot and smoked. This spice gives a wonderful red color to the food. Sweet paprika is used for mild flavor and color, hot paprika to add heat, and smoked paprika to create a grilled and smoky flavor in foods such as chicken, potatoes, and all kinds of foods. Having all three types of this spice leaves your hands open in cooking.

4. Garlic and Onion Powder

Although fresh garlic and onion are always the best option, their powder is a lifesaver when you don't have time or access to the fresh kind. These two spices are ideal for preparing all kinds of sauces, marinades, seasoning for fried potatoes and quickly adding flavor to foods. They have a more concentrated taste compared to their fresh state, so be careful when using them.

Second part: hot and aromatic spices

These spices give a sense of heat, depth and a luxurious aroma to your food and are mostly used in seasonal dishes, desserts and special dishes.

5. Cinnamon

Cinnamon aroma is reminiscent of home and homemade sweets. This warm and sweet spice is not only for dessert, yellow shell or tea. In Middle Eastern and Iranian cooking, cinnamon stick or powder is used to balance the taste of meat dishes such as ghee stew and bean pilaf. Cinnamon is a very widely used spice that shines in both sweet and salty dishes.

6. Cumin

Cumin, with its warm, earthy and slightly smoky taste, is one of the main pillars of Mexican, Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. This spice goes wonderfully with red meat, chicken and legumes (especially lentils and beans). There are two types of cumin, green and black, and green cumin is more commonly used. To release the maximum aroma and flavor of this spice, it is better to roast its seeds on high heat and then grind them.

7. Coriander Seed Powder

Coriander seeds (which are different from coriander leaves) have a citrusy, floral and slightly sweet flavor and are often used with cumin. These two spices complement each other. Coriander seed powder is great for flavoring chicken, fish, vegetables, and all kinds of soups and gives the food a fresh and light taste.

8. Ginger

Ginger powder is a popular spice in Asian cooking, especially Chinese and Indian, with a spicy, sharp and slightly sweet taste. This spice is very suitable for preparing meat and chicken marinades (because it helps to soften the texture of the meat), seafood (to get the smell), sweets and hot drinks. The properties of ginger to deal with colds and nausea have also made it a valuable medicinal spice.

9. Cardamom

Cardamom, the queen of spices, is one of the most expensive spices in the world, with an extremely strong, sweet and slightly cool aroma. This spice is used in Iranian cooking to flavor rice, stews (like Fasanjan), sweets and tea. It also has a special place in Indian and Arabic cooking. Due to the strong fragrance, it should be used sparingly. The best thing is to buy cardamom pods and remove the black seeds when consuming.

Third part: leaf spices and dry herbs

This group includes dried leaves of aromatic plants that give your food a Mediterranean and European taste.

10. Dried Mint

An essential spice in the kitchen of every Iranian. Dry mint is used to prepare noodle soup, yogurt and cucumber, all kinds of cocoa and as a seasoning on buttermilk. Heating a little dry mint in oil releases a wonderful aroma that can transform a simple soup.

11. oregano

If you like Italian food, oregano is a vital spice for you. This dry plant with a spicy and slightly bitter taste is an integral part of pizza and pasta sauce. It is also used to flavor chicken, fish, grilled vegetables and all kinds of salads.

12. Thyme

Tyme has an earthy, slightly floral and lemon flavor and is compatible with a wide range of foods. This spice makes a unique combination especially with chicken, red meat, mushrooms and potatoes. Thyme is one of the main components of many European spice combinations.

How to choose and store quality spices?

Even if you have the most complete list of spices in the world, if your spices are old and of poor quality, it will not be useful. The quality of spices has a direct impact on the final result of your cooking.

Choosing quality spices:
Color and smell: A fresh spice has a vivid color and a strong aroma. Old spices are pale and have little smell.
Purchase from a reputable store: To buy spices, go to reputable sellers. Bahar spice is one of the best sources for preparing pure, fresh and quality spices. This collection carefully selects the best raw materials from all over the world and preserves the quality and aroma of the spices until they reach your kitchen with hygienic and standard packaging.
Purchasing whole grains: if possible, buy spices such as pepper, cumin, cardamom and coriander seeds in whole grains and grind them at home. This guarantees a unique aroma and taste. Proper storage of spices: Closed containers: Keep spices in glass or metal containers completely closed to prevent air and moisture from entering. Avoid light, heat and moisture: Place your spice rack in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and gas stoves. Heat and light are the main enemies of spices.
Labeling: Be sure to label your spice containers with the name and date of purchase. In general, powdered spices should be used within 6 months to a year and whole spices to 2 years.

Spring spice: your companion in the world of flavors

Choosing a reliable supplier to buy spices can solve all your concerns about quality. With a deep understanding of the importance of spices in cooking, Adveeh Bahar is committed to providing the best. We believe that every spice has a story to tell and our duty is to bring this story to you in the purest form.

Why choose Bahar spice?

Guaranteed freshness: We process and pack spices in small quantities continuously so that a fresh product always reaches the customer.
100% purity: Bahar spice products do not contain any additives, colors or preservatives. You are getting what is in nature.
Unparalleled variety: In addition to all the essential spices mentioned in this article, Bahar Spices offers a wide selection of rare spices and unique spice combinations (such as curry spices, piloui spices, chicken and fish spices) that make cooking easier and more enjoyable for you.
Professional packaging: Our packaging is designed in such a way that protect the spice from light, air and moisture and maintain its quality for a longer period of time.

To discover the wonderful world of flavors and buy spices that will transform your kitchen, be sure to visit the Doveeh Bahar website.

conclusion

Building an efficient spice collection does not happen overnight, but rather an enjoyable journey. With the list presented in this article, you can lay the foundation stone of a professional kitchen. These 12 essential spices give you the power to create a wide range of flavors. Remember that in the world of spices, quality comes first. Investing in fresh and quality spices from a reputable source like Edee Bahar is the best favor you can do for yourself and your loved ones. So don't be afraid, experiment, make new combinations and let the magic of spices bring your cooking to a new level of creativity and pleasure.