Gamblerz and Animation Crew(?) performing at Miami Future Classics Festival on 09/12/09 Reuploaded Original Upload by: Liniapolis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8I7eFD_RHc&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 30 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 26 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
OTO Biscuit at BCM
Here's our first noodle with the incredible OTO Biscuit using the Studio Electronics SE-1X Red Eye as our source. The Biscuit (pronounced bis-kwee in French) is a stereo bit crushing effect with an analog multimode filter, true 8-bit pitch shifting, delay with midi sync, wave-shaping, and a filter sequencer. The Biscuit can save 16 presets, receive midi clock sync, cc and program changes. The built in analog filter sounds amazing and has low, high and band-pass modes. There are dedicated dry and wet amount knobs which are labeled, "naked" and "dressed". There's also built in overdrive on the input with adjustable amount. The Biscuit is a must-have sound shaping tool. The king of bit crushing has arrived!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7_LvGhU3U&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7_LvGhU3U&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 23 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
King!!
I finally got to go and ride King at his freeleasers. He was such a good boy! I haven't ridden since Spring and now I'm feeling muscles I forgot I had! I felt (and looked) like a wet noodle on his back haha. I had a blast and hope to go ride him again in a couple of weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy_TbP9js74&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy_TbP9js74&hl=en
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 22 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Bboy Pop - Headspin Combo 2009 (Soul Train/Gamblerz Crew)
Bboy Pop from Soul Train/Gamblerz Crew, training his headspin set. Subscribe and more will be coming soon....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3A_oO3i_2w&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3A_oO3i_2w&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 16 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Gamblerz Crew Preformance 2009
Gamblerz crew Showcase 2009, Cool Newer seen them so clean but. Gamblerz crew are Legends in Korea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQSx_kTo10&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQSx_kTo10&hl=en
วันเสาร์ที่ 14 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
The Buzz in Jollibee’s Success
For many years, Jollibee has become the biggest known fast food restaurant in the Philippines. Its popularity to provide some of Filipino’s favorite dish have expanded not only across the Philippines and Asia, but all over the world, especially where Filipino expatriate gather mostly such as in the US.
วันศุกร์ที่ 13 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันพุธที่ 11 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Super Phat Productions Continues Its Trek Toward Elite Independent Status!
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Super Phat Productions Continues Its Trek Toward Elite Independent Status!
Detroit, Michigan April 23, 2009- Independent Hip Hop companies have survived predictions of their “impending death” more times than any other force in popular music. With four albums released in 2007, two album releases in 2008, and now three albums scheduled for release in 2009, Super Phat Productions (Stir Crazy) defies the odds and continues its trek towards elite independent status.
On the schedule for spring 09' are two eclectic album releases, "Stirred and Mixed VOL 3,” Stir Crazy’s highly anticipated 3rd full lengthed remix and mash up album produced by Stir Crazy and “Penny Dreadfuls,” a Dood Computer and Stir Crazy collaboration project. In circulation now is Dood Computer and Stir Crazy's lead off single and video “Rachel Profiling,” which a true heat seeker. View video here: www.Myspace.com/DoodComputer
Super Phat Productions is a company formed to act as a talent sources, production company and record labels in the traditional sense of selling manufactured music all under one roof. Super Phat Productions is one fo the fastest-growing independent e music companies in North America. The record label covers multiple music genres and styles. Super Phat Productions has built unique strengths in the development, production ,and marketing of music. “We are better then your favorite band or label, and if you don't agree i'll punch your face” says Dood Computer.
For additional information on Super Phat Productions, please visit www.StirCrazyMusic.com
Stir Crazy
StirCrazySPP@Yahoo.com
STIR CRAZY Music Production!
High quality and affordable music production and recording!!!!!!!!!
Please contact for quotes or any other information regarding beats and production for your next album!
http://www.StirCrazyMusic.com
http://www.Myspace.com/StirCrazyMusic
www.twitter.com/StirCrazyMusic
Email: StirCrazySPP@yahoo.com
Call: (206)-600-5713
Super-producer Stir Crazy has stamped his imprint on the music scene since 2003. His production has helped create career defining hits for artists such as Potluck, D12, Bizzy Bone, Toxsick, Kamal, Tre Pound, SOL, T.O.N.Ez, The Insane Clown Posse and many others. Respected beyond the genres of hip hop and urban music, Stir Crazy, has also been sought by superstars and underground legends whose music needs a new edge.
Born Jesse Elliott in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1986, Stir Crazy has had many reincarnations-- from a partnership in the label Super Phat Productions, and involved in a super group which consists of Dood Computer (of Doom Fist) and Himself.
Chop Shops smash hit single ‘Heart”, and Kamal’s debut cd Certified produced by Stir Crazy, introduced a unique style that defined the new wave of music in the years too come. Hip Hop and R&B with crazy effects held together by complex drum patterns. Death B4 Dishoner a group consisting of Lokey, T.O.N.Ez and Stir Crazy proved Stir Crazy could step out his normal boundaries and do heavy metal and rock production.
Recently he has helped form, and in a music group with Dood Computer from Albany, New York and about to release there new upcoming album. The reason this album is getting so much attention is because of the marketing. It is coming out on cassette tape only.
Stir Crazy’s sound is unexplainable, and meant to be listened to, not read….
His partnership with fellow producer Tre Pound, has spanned the untouchable label Super Phat Productions, and there trademark sound has spawned numerous imitators in the Detroit area. Still known as the originators of the new wave of Detroit sound when it comes to hip hop and R&B music.
Along the way he built an impressive arsenal of studio equipment, and worked/works at many studios in Detroit where he does most of his production. He regularly travels between his home studio and other studios around the area and other states working on many projects.
Stir Crazy’s genre breaking has changed music today and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the game with his experimentation and originality. Hard working and confident, his goal is to always stay ten steps ahead of the competitors while making fans not only hear but ‘feel’ music.
One thing Stir Crazy has on his side, other than incredible talent, is visibility. He has been featured on numerous websites as well as print.. He has been seen on several DVD’s, and he has a role in a feature film, Zombie Prom.. Then there are his numerous other appearances and accomplishments. He was named producer of the year by Juggalo News by voting of fans. The acknowledgment came as a surprise, he got a message that he was going to be featured, and there he was, without having to submit anything about himself. The word is out!
“You can accomplish any dream or goals in life, with hard work and confidence” says the dedicated Stir Crazy. He is a innovator of sound which continues to set new standards, while always expanding his musical palette.
TAGS:
Twiztid,twiztid, ICP, juggalos, Juggalos, juggalo, Juggalo, Juggalette, juggalette, Juggalettes, juggalettes, Halloween, ghosts, esham, Esham, PDM, pdm, project deadman, Project Deadman, MEC, mec, Mike Clark, Mike E Clark, mike e clark, rotten radio, Rotten Radio, icp, stircrazy, psychopathic, eric davies, seven, akuma,insane clown posse, twiztid, shaggy, super phatproductions, juggalo, wicked, murder, kill, sick, crazy,
weird, gross, producer, music, production, beats, sex, blood, drugs, rotten radio, rotten, radio, rottenradio,dirtball, kmk, Tech N9ne,DJ Clay, DJ Fillin, Chop Shop, Tre Pound
Artist that have purchased or been on Stir Crazy Beats....(non completed list)
A
Autopzy
Abica
Ajax
B
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Boondox
Bizzare of D12
B-side
Bizzy Bone
Brutal
Ben Stockwell- Area 51 music
Big frame
Bankrupt
Big Sin
Brain Trama
Badluck
Big Jim/2 phat
C
Cartoon Killa
Chop Shop
CDC
Chris Brewer
Chief The Beast
Cellar Mannequin
Chuk Ruck
Creech
D
Dizzo
Doc Hollywood hustle
DJ Rick
Dez
Dr Gigglez
Disfucktional Phamily
Dead N Dirty
Dood Computer
Doom Fist
DarkHalf
Dj Rec
Dramadeus/2 fold horror
Dead Arm
Death B4 Dishoner
Dan tha Saltine
Duece Duece
Durty White Boyz
DCO
Delusional
Dynamic Duo
DJ Clay
E
Eklypze
F
Fury
Frantik
G
GM
G-Wizz
H
Harm
Half Fiction
I
Intrizink
Ikkurruz
Izzy Rotten
Ill E Gal
Ignited
Insane Clown Posse
J
Judge Cryptic
Jak Progresso
J Reno
J- Fill
Jenetiqs
J3
J-Kidd/J Truth/ JR Writer
K
Koopsta Knicca
King Kold
Kreepy-X
kLepTo
King Gordy
Kamel
Kasket Kyle
L
Lokey
LaVey
Lental
Leo Giovonni
M
Musa
McNastee
Mars
Mass Kunfusion
Mad Maxxx
Mad Max
MrPPV
Mr. Madman
Mr freeze
Maniaxe
Movement Records
N
Natural Dizaztaz
Noodle Nugget/Dredge
Non Shalant
O
Okkultlegion
P
Potluck
Pierre Vito
Pony boy
Poe Whosaine
Polo
Q
R
Renegade
Rone Bone
Rashak
Rated R
Raven Hunter
ROC
S
Scum
Sirkis
Spuratic
Squad 19
Skeptyk
Shyste
Sketch
Scum
Sean Strange
Sol
Saint Sinna
Slink Dogg
T
Twiztid
TBMA
Troubled Mindz
Trips
T.O.N.E.Z
Tony Sinister
Toxsick
U
V
Vishiss
W
Wayne Dub
X
Y
Y.U.G.
Z
4Saken
333s
2.DIE.4
Super Phat Productions Continues Its Trek Toward Elite Independent Status!
Detroit, Michigan April 23, 2009- Independent Hip Hop companies have survived predictions of their “impending death” more times than any other force in popular music. With four albums released in 2007, two album releases in 2008, and now three albums scheduled for release in 2009, Super Phat Productions (Stir Crazy) defies the odds and continues its trek towards elite independent status.
On the schedule for spring 09' are two eclectic album releases, "Stirred and Mixed VOL 3,” Stir Crazy’s highly anticipated 3rd full lengthed remix and mash up album produced by Stir Crazy and “Penny Dreadfuls,” a Dood Computer and Stir Crazy collaboration project. In circulation now is Dood Computer and Stir Crazy's lead off single and video “Rachel Profiling,” which a true heat seeker. View video here: www.Myspace.com/DoodComputer
Super Phat Productions is a company formed to act as a talent sources, production company and record labels in the traditional sense of selling manufactured music all under one roof. Super Phat Productions is one fo the fastest-growing independent e music companies in North America. The record label covers multiple music genres and styles. Super Phat Productions has built unique strengths in the development, production ,and marketing of music. “We are better then your favorite band or label, and if you don't agree i'll punch your face” says Dood Computer.
For additional information on Super Phat Productions, please visit www.StirCrazyMusic.com
Stir Crazy
StirCrazySPP@Yahoo.com
STIR CRAZY Music Production!
High quality and affordable music production and recording!!!!!!!!!
Please contact for quotes or any other information regarding beats and production for your next album!
http://www.StirCrazyMusic.com
http://www.Myspace.com/StirCrazyMusic
www.twitter.com/StirCrazyMusic
Email: StirCrazySPP@yahoo.com
Call: (206)-600-5713
Super-producer Stir Crazy has stamped his imprint on the music scene since 2003. His production has helped create career defining hits for artists such as Potluck, D12, Bizzy Bone, Toxsick, Kamal, Tre Pound, SOL, T.O.N.Ez, The Insane Clown Posse and many others. Respected beyond the genres of hip hop and urban music, Stir Crazy, has also been sought by superstars and underground legends whose music needs a new edge.
Born Jesse Elliott in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1986, Stir Crazy has had many reincarnations-- from a partnership in the label Super Phat Productions, and involved in a super group which consists of Dood Computer (of Doom Fist) and Himself.
Chop Shops smash hit single ‘Heart”, and Kamal’s debut cd Certified produced by Stir Crazy, introduced a unique style that defined the new wave of music in the years too come. Hip Hop and R&B with crazy effects held together by complex drum patterns. Death B4 Dishoner a group consisting of Lokey, T.O.N.Ez and Stir Crazy proved Stir Crazy could step out his normal boundaries and do heavy metal and rock production.
Recently he has helped form, and in a music group with Dood Computer from Albany, New York and about to release there new upcoming album. The reason this album is getting so much attention is because of the marketing. It is coming out on cassette tape only.
Stir Crazy’s sound is unexplainable, and meant to be listened to, not read….
His partnership with fellow producer Tre Pound, has spanned the untouchable label Super Phat Productions, and there trademark sound has spawned numerous imitators in the Detroit area. Still known as the originators of the new wave of Detroit sound when it comes to hip hop and R&B music.
Along the way he built an impressive arsenal of studio equipment, and worked/works at many studios in Detroit where he does most of his production. He regularly travels between his home studio and other studios around the area and other states working on many projects.
Stir Crazy’s genre breaking has changed music today and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the game with his experimentation and originality. Hard working and confident, his goal is to always stay ten steps ahead of the competitors while making fans not only hear but ‘feel’ music.
One thing Stir Crazy has on his side, other than incredible talent, is visibility. He has been featured on numerous websites as well as print.. He has been seen on several DVD’s, and he has a role in a feature film, Zombie Prom.. Then there are his numerous other appearances and accomplishments. He was named producer of the year by Juggalo News by voting of fans. The acknowledgment came as a surprise, he got a message that he was going to be featured, and there he was, without having to submit anything about himself. The word is out!
“You can accomplish any dream or goals in life, with hard work and confidence” says the dedicated Stir Crazy. He is a innovator of sound which continues to set new standards, while always expanding his musical palette.
TAGS:
Twiztid,twiztid, ICP, juggalos, Juggalos, juggalo, Juggalo, Juggalette, juggalette, Juggalettes, juggalettes, Halloween, ghosts, esham, Esham, PDM, pdm, project deadman, Project Deadman, MEC, mec, Mike Clark, Mike E Clark, mike e clark, rotten radio, Rotten Radio, icp, stircrazy, psychopathic, eric davies, seven, akuma,insane clown posse, twiztid, shaggy, super phatproductions, juggalo, wicked, murder, kill, sick, crazy,
weird, gross, producer, music, production, beats, sex, blood, drugs, rotten radio, rotten, radio, rottenradio,dirtball, kmk, Tech N9ne,DJ Clay, DJ Fillin, Chop Shop, Tre Pound
Artist that have purchased or been on Stir Crazy Beats....(non completed list)
A
Autopzy
Abica
Ajax
B
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Boondox
Bizzare of D12
B-side
Bizzy Bone
Brutal
Ben Stockwell- Area 51 music
Big frame
Bankrupt
Big Sin
Brain Trama
Badluck
Big Jim/2 phat
C
Cartoon Killa
Chop Shop
CDC
Chris Brewer
Chief The Beast
Cellar Mannequin
Chuk Ruck
Creech
D
Dizzo
Doc Hollywood hustle
DJ Rick
Dez
Dr Gigglez
Disfucktional Phamily
Dead N Dirty
Dood Computer
Doom Fist
DarkHalf
Dj Rec
Dramadeus/2 fold horror
Dead Arm
Death B4 Dishoner
Dan tha Saltine
Duece Duece
Durty White Boyz
DCO
Delusional
Dynamic Duo
DJ Clay
E
Eklypze
F
Fury
Frantik
G
GM
G-Wizz
H
Harm
Half Fiction
I
Intrizink
Ikkurruz
Izzy Rotten
Ill E Gal
Ignited
Insane Clown Posse
J
Judge Cryptic
Jak Progresso
J Reno
J- Fill
Jenetiqs
J3
J-Kidd/J Truth/ JR Writer
K
Koopsta Knicca
King Kold
Kreepy-X
kLepTo
King Gordy
Kamel
Kasket Kyle
L
Lokey
LaVey
Lental
Leo Giovonni
M
Musa
McNastee
Mars
Mass Kunfusion
Mad Maxxx
Mad Max
MrPPV
Mr. Madman
Mr freeze
Maniaxe
Movement Records
N
Natural Dizaztaz
Noodle Nugget/Dredge
Non Shalant
O
Okkultlegion
P
Potluck
Pierre Vito
Pony boy
Poe Whosaine
Polo
Q
R
Renegade
Rone Bone
Rashak
Rated R
Raven Hunter
ROC
S
Scum
Sirkis
Spuratic
Squad 19
Skeptyk
Shyste
Sketch
Scum
Sean Strange
Sol
Saint Sinna
Slink Dogg
T
Twiztid
TBMA
Troubled Mindz
Trips
T.O.N.E.Z
Tony Sinister
Toxsick
U
V
Vishiss
W
Wayne Dub
X
Y
Y.U.G.
Z
4Saken
333s
2.DIE.4
ป้ายกำกับ:
Continues,
Independent,
Productions,
Status,
Toward
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 8 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Gamblerz at Miami Future Classics Festival 9.12.09
Gamblerz and Animation Crew(?) performing at Miami Future Classics Festival on 09/12/09 Reuploaded Original Upload by: Liniapolis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8I7eFD_RHc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8I7eFD_RHc&hl=en
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 5 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Spices in Indian Curry
India - long identified for its spices more than anything else, still stands as a signal post for all that relates to spice today. In the past, many a country gave in to the lure of spice and did their best to invade this country. It is this very lure of spice that led to the discovery of the Americas as well. Rather than go into the ‘spice’ history, I have decided to do a short article on some of the major spices of India with a few relevant details.
Spices, something that none of us can go without these days, have ruled over the minds and hearts of men and women for quite a while now. Even today, spices would be perhaps one of the foremost things that most of the world would associate with the sub-continent.
Here is my list of some of the top 10 spices from India.
1. SAFFRON :
Saffron is one of the most delicate spices in the whole world. It is derived by drying the stigma of the flower Saffron Crocos . This spice is used both as a coloring as well as a seasoning agent. This spice is also one of the most expensive ones and is valued greatly for its coloring abilities more than anything else.
Usage - Saffron is mostly used as a coloring agent in sweets as well as Kheers. It lends the Kheer a quaint yellow color and also imbibes it with the flavor as well. A few strands of Saffron are first taken and then grounded up in a bow with a small amount of milk. When the milk turns light orange, then it is ready to be added to the Kheer.
A special point of interest in Indian cooking, Saffron is always added at the end of the preparation of a dish. This is in contrast to the European dishes like the Paella, where the Saffron is added either at the beginning or half way through.
2. BLACK CARDAMOM :
Black Cardamom also known as “Bada Elachi” (Big Cardamom in Hindi) is well defined by the smoky aroma. It is widely used as a flavoring agent like its green cousin. The black Cardamom is widely used in cooking all the way from India to China and has found its place in a variety of dishes ranging from the erstwhile Biryani to the noodle soup.
Usage - Black Cardamom is defined by its smoky aroma and is not used in Sweets like the green cardamom. Instead, it is used primarily in the preparation of Dals, Curries and Biryanis. It has a strong pungent aroma which is better suited for the preparation of curries than a kheer. It is stored in the same way as the green cardamom and the pods are released just before adding it to the dish. The black cardamom is also used in the preparation of the famous Garam Masala, a popular blend of Indian spices, used in several North-Indian dishes.
3. GREEN CARDAMOM :
Green Cardamom is a small seed pod with black seeds in the shell. This is used primarily for flavoring anything from drinking water to a cup of Chai (Indian Tea). It is small in size compared to the other cardamom variety but packs quite a nice aroma inside its pod. The green cardamom is also used in medicine to treat infections of the teeth and the gums.
Usage - Green cardamom is used mainly as a flavoring agent and it is best stored in its pod itself. Typically the pod should be opened just before the green cardamom is to be added to the dish be it a Kheer or a glass of Chai. To get the best optimum effect, it is better to just crack the pod and add the whole thing into the dish.
4. CINNAMON :
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of an evergreen tree. Cinnamon is native to India and as such, its uses range from that of a flavoring agent to a medicinal agent. Cinnamon oil can also be prepared from this bark. The Cinnamon is used both as a condiment as well as a flavoring agent and is light-yellowish brown in color.
Usage - Cinnamon stick is used in Indian cooking for the preparation of Pulao (also spelled Pilaf at times), Biryanis and certain curries. While using it to cook Pulao, one should sauté the Cinnamon stick in a little bit of oil until one can feel the aroma wafting high. Cinnamon is also used in traditional medicine to treat toothaches as well as bad breath.
5. GINGER :
Ginger a perennial plant that adds its own bite to the food and is more of the stem than the root as is commonly believed. Ginger is found all over India and it has a pungent taste that is unmistakable. Ginger besides adding flavor to ones food is also known for its medicinal properties as well. Their medicinal uses range from being used in the preparation of many an Ayurveda drug to the ever famous 'Ginger tea'.
Culinary wise, Ginger has a place of its own. It is predominantly used in the grounded form in Indian cooking. It is used to flavor North-Indian curries as well as the South-Indian favorites - Rasam and Sambar.
Usage - Ginger is used as both fresh and dried forms. It is the fresh ones that give the bite to one's food. Ginger is utilized both in cooking and medicine. In cooking, Ginger is first grounded up and then used but there are a few Indian dishes where thin silvers of ginger are added up to the dish. Ginger is also predominantly used in Chinese foods as well.
6. CORIANDER POWDER:
Coriander also known as Cilantro is a herb with a fresh, sweet aroma. The Coriander powder also known as Dhania powder is an essential item in almost every single Indian household. It is used as a flavoring agent in dals and curries. It imparts the dish with its unique aroma of freshness. The coriander seeds are first dried up, grounded into a powder form after which they are stored in dry packets.
Usage - The coriander powder is used in Curries, Rasam and Sambar. One of the unique abilities of this spice is to make the dish seem 'lighter'. The Coriander powder is used in the beginning of the preparation of the dish so as to impart is flavor to all the ingredients of the dish, whereas, Coriander leaves are usually sprinkled as garnish or finishing on top of prepared dishes.
7. ASAFOETIDA :
Asafetida also known as 'the devil's dung' is known for its pungent odor. It originated in the Americas but, in the recent past, seems to have made its home in the sub-continent. Asafetida is prepared from the sap of a plant which is later dried into a grayish resin like substance. Asafetida is quite hard and often has to be broken down with the help of a hammer or any other substitute.
Usages - It is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in cooking. It gives that special flavor to the Rasams and Sambars of Southern India. Generally it is sautéed in oil or ghee and then added to the dish, be it a Dal or a Rasam. One should take care to store Asafetida in air tight containers to avoid your kitchen from smelling like the Devil's dung.
8. CUMIN :
Cumin is widely used in Indian kitchens, mainly as a flavoring agent and as a condiment in certain dishes. Evidence of Cumin usages have been found to date from the second millennium B.C.
Usage - All Curries and Dals have cumin in them in small quantities. Cumin gives these dishes an aroma that serves to enhance the dish further. It is used in the beginning of the preparation of the dish and as the flames heat the cumin seeds, it starts to give off its flavor. Cumin can also be used in the powdered form but for stronger aroma, it is best to use the seeds as they are.
9. PEPPER :
Pepper is known as the 'King of all spices' and with reason. This is one of the spices that were responsible for making Indian spices famous during the medieval times. Pepper is derived from the berries of the pepper tree, and they come mainly in two varieties, black pepper and white pepper.
Usage - Black pepper is slightly different in taste from White pepper, one hits the tip of the tongue where as the other one hits the back of the tongue. The black pepper is the dried berry, whereas the white pepper is just the seed alone. They are used to flavor a variety of dishes from soups to the main courses.
10. CURRY LEAF :
Curry leaves are as essential to Indian cooking as bay leaves are to European ones. The curry leaves as well as the oil that is obtained from are highly prized not just as a flavoring agent but also for the medicinal properties of the oil. You might find it interesting that Curry leaves have nothing to do with the colloquial word 'curry' that is widely used in the western world as a generalization for spicy Indian dishes.
Usage - Curry leaves are used as a flavoring agent mainly in Southern India. These aromatic leaves are best used when they are fresh. They are generally used to flavor a dish right at the end of the preparation. The leaves are crushed by the hand to help release the flavor.
Hope you find this listing helpful. Here's a piece of trivia for you to end this article - Did you know that India also has the only known 'Spice exchange' in the world? In fact, in the town of Kochi in Kerala, along the south-west border of the country, there is an exchange market that deals with one spice alone - Pepper. Trading goes on pretty much every day and it's quite interesting to watch. So the next time you are in Kerala, take a breather and pay a visit to their Spice Exchage.
Happy cooking!
Spices, something that none of us can go without these days, have ruled over the minds and hearts of men and women for quite a while now. Even today, spices would be perhaps one of the foremost things that most of the world would associate with the sub-continent.
Here is my list of some of the top 10 spices from India.
1. SAFFRON :
Saffron is one of the most delicate spices in the whole world. It is derived by drying the stigma of the flower Saffron Crocos . This spice is used both as a coloring as well as a seasoning agent. This spice is also one of the most expensive ones and is valued greatly for its coloring abilities more than anything else.
Usage - Saffron is mostly used as a coloring agent in sweets as well as Kheers. It lends the Kheer a quaint yellow color and also imbibes it with the flavor as well. A few strands of Saffron are first taken and then grounded up in a bow with a small amount of milk. When the milk turns light orange, then it is ready to be added to the Kheer.
A special point of interest in Indian cooking, Saffron is always added at the end of the preparation of a dish. This is in contrast to the European dishes like the Paella, where the Saffron is added either at the beginning or half way through.
2. BLACK CARDAMOM :
Black Cardamom also known as “Bada Elachi” (Big Cardamom in Hindi) is well defined by the smoky aroma. It is widely used as a flavoring agent like its green cousin. The black Cardamom is widely used in cooking all the way from India to China and has found its place in a variety of dishes ranging from the erstwhile Biryani to the noodle soup.
Usage - Black Cardamom is defined by its smoky aroma and is not used in Sweets like the green cardamom. Instead, it is used primarily in the preparation of Dals, Curries and Biryanis. It has a strong pungent aroma which is better suited for the preparation of curries than a kheer. It is stored in the same way as the green cardamom and the pods are released just before adding it to the dish. The black cardamom is also used in the preparation of the famous Garam Masala, a popular blend of Indian spices, used in several North-Indian dishes.
3. GREEN CARDAMOM :
Green Cardamom is a small seed pod with black seeds in the shell. This is used primarily for flavoring anything from drinking water to a cup of Chai (Indian Tea). It is small in size compared to the other cardamom variety but packs quite a nice aroma inside its pod. The green cardamom is also used in medicine to treat infections of the teeth and the gums.
Usage - Green cardamom is used mainly as a flavoring agent and it is best stored in its pod itself. Typically the pod should be opened just before the green cardamom is to be added to the dish be it a Kheer or a glass of Chai. To get the best optimum effect, it is better to just crack the pod and add the whole thing into the dish.
4. CINNAMON :
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of an evergreen tree. Cinnamon is native to India and as such, its uses range from that of a flavoring agent to a medicinal agent. Cinnamon oil can also be prepared from this bark. The Cinnamon is used both as a condiment as well as a flavoring agent and is light-yellowish brown in color.
Usage - Cinnamon stick is used in Indian cooking for the preparation of Pulao (also spelled Pilaf at times), Biryanis and certain curries. While using it to cook Pulao, one should sauté the Cinnamon stick in a little bit of oil until one can feel the aroma wafting high. Cinnamon is also used in traditional medicine to treat toothaches as well as bad breath.
5. GINGER :
Ginger a perennial plant that adds its own bite to the food and is more of the stem than the root as is commonly believed. Ginger is found all over India and it has a pungent taste that is unmistakable. Ginger besides adding flavor to ones food is also known for its medicinal properties as well. Their medicinal uses range from being used in the preparation of many an Ayurveda drug to the ever famous 'Ginger tea'.
Culinary wise, Ginger has a place of its own. It is predominantly used in the grounded form in Indian cooking. It is used to flavor North-Indian curries as well as the South-Indian favorites - Rasam and Sambar.
Usage - Ginger is used as both fresh and dried forms. It is the fresh ones that give the bite to one's food. Ginger is utilized both in cooking and medicine. In cooking, Ginger is first grounded up and then used but there are a few Indian dishes where thin silvers of ginger are added up to the dish. Ginger is also predominantly used in Chinese foods as well.
6. CORIANDER POWDER:
Coriander also known as Cilantro is a herb with a fresh, sweet aroma. The Coriander powder also known as Dhania powder is an essential item in almost every single Indian household. It is used as a flavoring agent in dals and curries. It imparts the dish with its unique aroma of freshness. The coriander seeds are first dried up, grounded into a powder form after which they are stored in dry packets.
Usage - The coriander powder is used in Curries, Rasam and Sambar. One of the unique abilities of this spice is to make the dish seem 'lighter'. The Coriander powder is used in the beginning of the preparation of the dish so as to impart is flavor to all the ingredients of the dish, whereas, Coriander leaves are usually sprinkled as garnish or finishing on top of prepared dishes.
7. ASAFOETIDA :
Asafetida also known as 'the devil's dung' is known for its pungent odor. It originated in the Americas but, in the recent past, seems to have made its home in the sub-continent. Asafetida is prepared from the sap of a plant which is later dried into a grayish resin like substance. Asafetida is quite hard and often has to be broken down with the help of a hammer or any other substitute.
Usages - It is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in cooking. It gives that special flavor to the Rasams and Sambars of Southern India. Generally it is sautéed in oil or ghee and then added to the dish, be it a Dal or a Rasam. One should take care to store Asafetida in air tight containers to avoid your kitchen from smelling like the Devil's dung.
8. CUMIN :
Cumin is widely used in Indian kitchens, mainly as a flavoring agent and as a condiment in certain dishes. Evidence of Cumin usages have been found to date from the second millennium B.C.
Usage - All Curries and Dals have cumin in them in small quantities. Cumin gives these dishes an aroma that serves to enhance the dish further. It is used in the beginning of the preparation of the dish and as the flames heat the cumin seeds, it starts to give off its flavor. Cumin can also be used in the powdered form but for stronger aroma, it is best to use the seeds as they are.
9. PEPPER :
Pepper is known as the 'King of all spices' and with reason. This is one of the spices that were responsible for making Indian spices famous during the medieval times. Pepper is derived from the berries of the pepper tree, and they come mainly in two varieties, black pepper and white pepper.
Usage - Black pepper is slightly different in taste from White pepper, one hits the tip of the tongue where as the other one hits the back of the tongue. The black pepper is the dried berry, whereas the white pepper is just the seed alone. They are used to flavor a variety of dishes from soups to the main courses.
10. CURRY LEAF :
Curry leaves are as essential to Indian cooking as bay leaves are to European ones. The curry leaves as well as the oil that is obtained from are highly prized not just as a flavoring agent but also for the medicinal properties of the oil. You might find it interesting that Curry leaves have nothing to do with the colloquial word 'curry' that is widely used in the western world as a generalization for spicy Indian dishes.
Usage - Curry leaves are used as a flavoring agent mainly in Southern India. These aromatic leaves are best used when they are fresh. They are generally used to flavor a dish right at the end of the preparation. The leaves are crushed by the hand to help release the flavor.
Hope you find this listing helpful. Here's a piece of trivia for you to end this article - Did you know that India also has the only known 'Spice exchange' in the world? In fact, in the town of Kochi in Kerala, along the south-west border of the country, there is an exchange market that deals with one spice alone - Pepper. Trading goes on pretty much every day and it's quite interesting to watch. So the next time you are in Kerala, take a breather and pay a visit to their Spice Exchage.
Happy cooking!
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