Thursday, November 12, 2015

Avanti Spice Blends :: Golden Spice & Hawaij ::



Avanti Golden Spice Blend & Hawaij :: Spice blends for health, flavor & speed in the kitchen

There is so much chemistry in cooking, and there’s chemistry in the combining of flavors too.  So when combining spices we should ponder the chemistries of both Health & Flavor.  Here are some recipes for Avanti signature spice blends that will make cooking in your kitchen fast, flavorful & full of phyto-nutrients.  Whip up some spice blends based upon your tastes and nutritional target interests and reach for one jar instead of several when it’s time to cook up a meal. 



Let’s start w/ two versions of Avanti Golden Spice, based on health food principles from India.  Ayurveda has known about the power of turmeric for centuries.  The holistic communities around the world have known foods’ abilities to heal and keep us young for quite some time.  Modern medicine just discovered it yesterday.  It’s positive to see science and tradition coming together.  These blends are all made up of ground spices.  Choose the best quality and freshest sources of ground spices you can find. 



Golden Spice, Simple Blend

Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1 ½
Cups
Turmeric

1
Cup
Fenugreek powder

¼
Cup
Asafoetida
Optional
¼
Cup
Paprika




Directions:

Combine all.  Makes 3 cups total.  Store in a glass container, in a dark cabinet.



Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, liver cleanse are just a few of the many healthful properties of turmericFenugreek nurtures the cardiovascular system and kidneys, reduces symptoms of menstrual discomfort and menopause, and may help to stave off diabetes.  Asafoetida treats headaches, respiratory disorders & strengthens the stomach.  It has a bitter taste, so perhaps start w/ less than the recipe calls for, until you acquire a taste for it.  You’ll learn to like it’s potent fragrance & strong flavor.  Paprika is loaded w/ vitamins A, E & B6, iron & capsaicin.  It’s a natural anti-bacterial. 


Here’s a more complex blend.  This gives you added spices for more healthful properties & flavor.



Golden Spice, Ginger Blend

Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
¾
Cup
Turmeric

½
Cup
Fenugreek powder

½
Cup
Coriander powder

¼
Cup
Asafetida

1/8
Cup
Paprika
Not smoked
1/8
Cup
Ginger powder






Directions:

Combine all.  Store in a glass container, in a dark cabinet. 



Coriander has been studied for its beneficial effects on the nervous system, blood sugar & insulin.  Ginger is a potent anti inflammatory.  Inflammation leads to a host of illnesses and DIS-ease.  In addition ginger has impacts on arthritis, brain health, infection and more. 



All of these spices are considered anti-cancer compounds. 



I use some of the sea salt lime brine from the process of making Moroccan Preserved Limes w/ a hearty dash of Avanti Golden Spice in a glass of sparkling water to start the day w/ a hearty, energizing full body cleanse.  Add a wee fresh chili too to great the dawn!

Now let’s move to the Middle East for a tantalizing curry like spice blend, as fun to taste as it is to say, Hawaij


Hawaij Avanti


Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
2 ½
Cups
Ginger
Ground
2/3
Cup
Cinnamon
Ground
½
Cup
Cardamom
Ground
2/3
Cup
Cloves
Ground
½
Cup
Paprika
Ground
2
Tablespoons
Lemon peel powder
POWDER
3
Tablespoons
Orange peel powder
POWDER
¼
Cup
Turmeric
Ground
¼
Cup
Fenugreek
Ground



Directions:

Combine all in a glass container.  Store in a dark cabinet.   



Cinnamon is known to regulate blood sugar, boost brain function & improve colon health.  Cardamom helps control cholesterol, boosts mood & supports gastrointestinal health.  Cloves are a potent anti bacterial, support the liver & bones.  Citrus peel powders are available in quality spice shops and online.  They add flavor & digestive health benefits.  We’ve used both orange peel & lemon peel powder in this fragrant version of Hawaij.


Whip up a batch of these great blends and use them daily.  A little spice in w/ anything makes for a tasty meal in minutes.  Make some fun labels & bag or jar up these fragrant wonder spices for gifts and stocking stuffers.  You’ll give the gift of flavor & health to everyone you know and for pennies a packet. 

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