Spices
Zanzibar Curry Spice
Bizari
Zanzibar City, Tanzania
House blend of clove, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric and black pepper ground at the market.
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What it is
A closer look at Zanzibar Curry Spice.
House blend of clove, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric and black pepper ground at the market.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Every spice shop grinds its own and the ratios differ. The clove and cardamom are what make it Zanzibari rather than Indian.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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