Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
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That's next to the cash register at an Indian restaurant! Sweet and refreshing breath care
Description
Seeds with a sweet, licorice-like aroma. Used for flavoring curries (especially fish/Kashmiri dishes) and universally chewed as a post-meal mouth freshener.
Classification: Everyone, Whole Spice, Mouth Freshener, Sweet Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fry in oil when making curry base to extract sweet aroma.
- Chew a pinch (often sugar-coated) after meals.
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Key spices
Sweet、licorice-like aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable - unique aroma)
Pairing
Seafood Curry / Post-meal Chai
Trivia
[Trivia] Has excellent digestive properties, playing a vital role in supporting Indian stomachs after consuming heavy, heavily spiced curries.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] When leaving an Indian restaurant, take a spoonful of the 'colorful sugar-coated fennel (Mukhwas)' placed by the register to freshen your breath.
Allergen
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