Glossary

Pickles

Made from both fruits and vegetables, pickles or achards are always present on the table in Mauritius and generally contain mustard seeds, turmeric, chilli and garlic as flavourings.

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Toasting spices

Toasting whole spices in a dry pan can help to bring out the essential oils and the flavour in the spice, however be careful to taste as you add the spice to your dish as the flavour will have changed and you may need less. Toasting pre-ground spices is a little trickier and it can ruin the flavour of the spice altogether.

Glossary

Spelt

A distant cousin of modern wheat, high in fibre and protein. Often able to be tolerated by people with gluten intolerances.

 
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