Malabar Cinnamon refers to the Cinnamon from Kerala, a state in the south of
India. Malabar Cinnamon is a particular type of cinnamon grown in Kerala and the Malabar coast. This is used in
Indian in sweet and savory dishes. Cinnamon is made from the inner bark and is found in quills and in powder form. It has a warm flavor and pleasing
fragrance. It is perfect for curries and sweet dishes. It is also one of the
ingredients of Masala spice which is widely used in Kerala's
cuisine. A small piece of this cinnamin goes a long way in
flavoring a dish.
Directions To Use :
1. Ground cinnamon is used on buttered toast, sweet
pastries and sweet
breads
2. Used extensively in
sweet coffee and tea
3. Use in savory curries
4. Cinnamon is used in desserts throughout the world
5. Cinnamon is usually used with apples and pears in apple and
pear desserts, as in
Apple strudel
6. It is commonly used in
cakes and other baked goods,
milk and
rice puddings, chocolate dishes and
fruit desserts. It may be used to
spice mulled
wines,
ciders,
creams and
syrups
7. Use in pilafs/
biryanis
8. Is an important component of the east Indian Garam Masala
9. Use a pinch while making red kidney
beans for a spectacular flavor
Notes :
Use pieces of
quill in
pilafs and use
powder form in
curries and sweets. Ground cinnamon is much more flavor than whole or broken cinnamon so use accordingly.
Cinnamon quills are superior as they have more of the essential oils and true
flavor.
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