RawSpiceBar is a spice subscription that delivers 3-4 premium spice blends from around the world directly to your door. Each spice box averages 2 oz of spice blends and yields a complete 3 dish meal for 8-12 people. All the spices use ingredients of the highest quality (and they opt for fair trade and organic spices where possible), sourced from global spice producers.
Cost: $6/month + Free shipping. No monthly plans, only 3, 6 or 12 month plans. Ships to US & Canada.
February's Spice Journey takes us to Punjab, India.
RawSpiceBar includes an “origins, instructions and recipes” cards for each spice blend that includes the blend’s history, cooking and storage instructions as well as suggested recipes. RawSpiceBar also includes another 5-10 recipe ideas for each spice blend on their site, and they are sure to provide a great variety of options for vegans, vegetarians, carnivores, gluten-free and healthy eaters alike. Each blend label includes a description, the ingredients, and RawSpiceBar’s storing instructions.
February's Punjabi Inspired Spice Blends:
Tandoori Spices
The core spice base of one of North India's most popular tandoori-style dishes, this aromatic blend of a dozen spices adds rich, complex character to dishes. Use this fragrant and deep golden spice blend to marinate chicken, meat, seafood or vegetables in a yogurt spice mixture, then char over high heat for a juicy interior and crispy, spicy exterior.
Punjabi Garam Masala
Arguably among the most famous of Punjabi spice blends, there are literally thousands of ways to prepare this spice mixture- ours is toasted and freshly ground using a traditional Punjabi family recipe. Use this spice blend to add complex flavor and heat to Punjabi chicken tikka masala, curries, braised vegetables or grilled kabobs.
Rose & Chai Spices
Chai spices, which have permeated cultures for over 5,000 years, remains a staple of Punjab cuisine and is typically served in hot milky tea following a main meal. We've included organic dried rose petals to the traditional chai spices of green cardamom, peppercorns, fennel & cloves (among other spices) for a crumbly, melt in your mouth Indian nankhatai cookie.
February's RawSpiceBar has 3 very interesting spices and 2 recipes. I think this subscription is great for anyone who enjoys exploring different cuisines. I like that they give you plenty of background information and ideas on how to use the spices. Their blends contain only the spices listed on each blend with no added fillers such as MSG, salt, rice, sugar or flour. Spice blends are also free of contaminants such as dust and pests that can occur in pre-ground spices.
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