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tadka vary greatly depending on the food that is being seasoned as well as the cook's community, caste, and region, but classic combinations do exist. for instance, in kerala, a mix of coconut, cinnamon stick, star anise, and clove is popular; punjabis combine cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, clove, ginger
cooks enjoy black mustard seed, cumin seed, nigella seed, and fenugreek seed. regardless of the particular ingredients, the contributions of a tadka are many. richness: oil or ghee makes lean dishes more satisfying. flavor: whole (and sometimes ground) spices, fresh and dried chiles, curry leaves, ginger...
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