Spiced red lentil curry
Add in the washed red lentils, onion, garlic, curry leaves, dried red chili, turmeric, cinnamon, red chili powder, salt and water into a pot and cook uncovered in medium heat until the lentils are 80% cooked.
Spiced mini chicken pies
Add the chicken, ¼ of the carrot, 1 stalk of celery, 3 cloves of crushed garlic, half the butter, 1 sprig of curry leaves, turmeric, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, clove powder, garlic powder, salt, vinegar and water into a pot. Cover and poach in low heat for about 15 mins.
Hummus with a kick
Add all the ingredients into the food processer and blitz until all the ingredients are well combined into a smooth consistency. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly, if needed.
Eating Organic, the Healthy and Affordable Way
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The Urban Spice Shop; A World At Your Fingertips!
Hello! We’re The Urban Spice Shop – a company dedicated to putting the flavours of the world, at your fingertips. You see, a lifetime of cooking has provided us with a passion for fresh flavoursome spices. This passion combined with the knowledge that there was a gap in the market, is what prompted us to […]
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How to train your palate to measure spices
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Vanilla
Whole – 500g, 1kg Powder – 500g, 1kg We source vanilla from Sri Lanka. Availability of vanilla may depend based on the time of the year and harvest. Our team will be able to guide you through the ordering process. We only source vanilla with moisture above 25%. Great for baking and in desserts Add […]
Star Anise
Whole – 500g, 1kg Our star anise is currently sourced from South India. We only source star anise without stem and our products contain minimal broken pods enhancing convenience in usage. Used to infuse soups, stews and braised dishes Popular in Vietnamese and Chinese cooking Great addition for your Biriyani Where To Buy Where To […]
Garlic
Powder – 35g, 500g Our garlic is sourced from India and is of very high quality. It is currently only available in powder form. Great for dry rubs for meats and vegetables Good for soups, sauces, stews and dips Can be used as a more subtle substitute to fresh garlic Where To Buy Where To […]