Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Dry Anardana or Pomegrenate Seeds.

 
One such wonder spice in the Indian kitchen is the pomegranate seed or anardana. The Dry Anardana or Pomegrenate Seeds.
Anardana comprises the dried seeds [dried with flesh] of pomegranate fruit.
Pomegranate is a shrub or a small tree 5 to 8 meters high, considered to be native of Iran, Afghanistan and Beluchistan.
Pomegranate seeds dried with pulp is commonly used as a spice in many dishes. The pomegranate seeds are used as a garnish on rice dishes, potatoes, and apple sauce. You can also use to top waffles, pancakes, or ice cream sundaes with pomegranate seeds.
Anardana is the dried seeds of varieties of pomegranate (Punica granatum) too sour to eat as fresh fruit; they have a tangy, fruity flavor. Anardana is used in Indian and Persian cuisine as a souring agent, much like sumac or amchur and is also used as a condiment for acidification of chutneys and certain curries. Pomegranate Seeds (Anardana) are used as a souring agent in Indian cooking in a similar manner to Tamarind, Kokum and Amchur. The ground anardana is also used, which results in a deeper flavoring in dishes.
Anardana is available whole dried and powder form. The seeds are dried and can be purchased as a spice Buy anardana powder for easy use. How about trying to add anardana powder to Indian spiced chickpeas.
Roast Anardana and then powder and use as needed or even store the powder in an airtight container in refrigerator.

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