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Fennel Seeds (Saunf)

That's next to the cash register at an Indian restaurant! Sweet and refreshing breath care

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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

Shops selling Fennel Seeds (Saunf)

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How to use

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Fry in oil when making curry base to extract sweet aroma.
  2. Chew a pinch (often sugar-coated) after meals.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

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

None

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