{"id":6952,"date":"2022-12-21T15:11:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T15:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-us\/?p=6952"},"modified":"2022-12-21T15:37:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T15:37:51","slug":"the-how-tos-of-indian-and-thai-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-us\/blog\/culture-guide\/the-how-tos-of-indian-and-thai-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"The How-to\u2019s of Indian and Thai Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Loaded with a balanced blend of spices, plates from India and Thailand never fall short when it comes to flavor. At Tilda\u00ae Rice, we invite you to explore the unique cultures of the world by preparing meals from their rich cuisines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you replicate our recipes or give traditional dishes your own twist, global cuisine is a great way to spice up your mealtime routine. Once you understand the flavor and ingredients of international favorites, you\u2019ll see just how simple it is to create globally-inspired dishes in your very own kitchen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll be exploring Asain flavors by focusing on a most popular Indian spice blend and those 3 irresistible aromatic Thai curries!<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll first look at the spice mix that has found its way into many favorite Indian dishes!<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS GARAM MASALA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Garam masala, translated as \u201cwarm spice blend\u201d in Hindi, is a versatile and popular spice mix that brings a gentle kick and tantalizing aroma to curries and other savory dishes. This mix offers a balance of flavors: the sweetness of the cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom work to offset the bitterness of the cumin and harmonize with the pungency of the cloves, peppercorns and coriander.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The variations across India are endless: a mix can contain anything from six to thirty six different ingredients and the heat profile gets spicier as you venture farther south. Though there are many variations, garam masala has several core components \u2013 coriander seeds, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon \u2013 that are toasted and then ground into a powder. This can then be combined with oil, coconut milk, yogurt or water to form a paste, making it easier to infuse into curries and stews.<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW TO USE GARAM MASALA<\/b><\/h3>\n

Garam masala is typically either added at the beginning of the cooking process like in this <\/span>Paneer Jalfrezi<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 or (more commonly) sprinkled in near the end for a stronger sensory hit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It works particularly well with spicy vegetable, fish or meat curries, as well as rice dishes like biryanis or pilafs.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can also be used as a dry rub for meat or for sauces and marinades like in a <\/span>Lamb Biryani<\/span><\/a>: full of flavor from the spice rub and plenty moist from the yogurt \u2013 it\u2019s an unbeatable combination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though you can find this spice mix pre-mixed, making your own blend gives you the freedom to adjust the amounts to taste. Make a batch so you can add flavor complexity to any meal with just a flick of the wrist.<\/p>\n

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GARAM MASALA VS CURRY POWDER: WHAT\u2019S THE DIFFERENCE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Garam masala and curry powder are not interchangeable. Garam masala is a traditional Indian mix whereas curry powder is a blanket term British colonists used to describe all the spices found in Indian cuisine: it is often hotter, earthier and less aromatic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW TO MAKE GARAM MASALA<\/b><\/h3>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/b> (WITH APPROX AMOUNTS)<\/span><\/h4>\n