{"title":"Kasuri Methi \u0026 Dried Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eKasuri methi is dried fenugreek leaves, named after Kasur in Punjab, where some of the finest has traditionally been grown. It has a savoury, slightly bitter, hay-like aroma quite different from methi seeds, and it is the finishing touch in butter chicken, paneer makhani, dal makhani, chicken tikka masala and methi malai matar. It is also kneaded into dough for methi parathas, thepla and naan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrush kasuri methi between your palms as you add it, near the end of cooking, to release its aroma, and a tablespoon is plenty for a family curry. Some cooks toast it in a dry pan for a few seconds first, which deepens the flavour. Kept sealed and away from light and moisture, it stays fragrant for several months. For the seeds of the same plant, see methi seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried European herbs sit here too: basil for pasta sauces and pizza, parsley for soups, stews and garnishes, and thyme for roasts, casseroles and Caribbean cooking. They are handy in fusion dishes such as masala pasta, herby roast potatoes and chicken rubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fuller spice blends, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e, especially \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer-and-vegetable-masala\"\u003epaneer and vegetable masala\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salt-and-seasonings\"\u003esalt and seasonings\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-and-masalas\"\u003espices and masalas\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"funky-soul-spices-basil-14g","title":"Funky Soul Spices Basil 14g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunky Soul Spices Basil is dried basil leaf, crumbled and packed in a 14g square glass jar with a flip top shaker lid. The leaves are dark green flakes with the sweet, slightly peppery smell of basil, softer than fresh but steady through long cooking. It is the herb for tomato sauces, pizza and Italian style pasta, and it works in a quick Indo Italian pasta masala too. Find more dried herbs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kasuri-methi-and-dried-herbs\"\u003eKasuri Methi \u0026amp; Dried Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake a teaspoon into a tomato sauce, soup or ratatouille while it simmers so the leaves soften and release their flavour. Mix it with olive oil, garlic and salt for garlic bread, or sprinkle it over pizza before it goes in the oven. Rub the flakes between your fingers as you add them to wake up the aroma. Close the lid after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain traces of celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass jar with shaker lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Funky Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572655538515,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/funky-soul-spices-basil-14g-front.png?v=1792767987"},{"product_id":"funky-soul-spices-parsley-9g","title":"Funky Soul Spices Parsley 9g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunky Soul Spices Parsley is dried parsley leaf in a 9g glass jar with a flip top shaker lid. The flakes are bright green and light, with the fresh, grassy taste of parsley that suits almost any savoury dish. It is a handy herb to keep by the hob for when there is no fresh bunch in the fridge. Find more dried herbs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kasuri-methi-and-dried-herbs\"\u003eKasuri Methi \u0026amp; Dried Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprinkle parsley over soups, omelettes, roast potatoes and buttered vegetables just before serving for colour and a green, clean flavour. Stir it into stuffing, meatballs, fish cakes and breadcrumb coatings, or mix it with butter and garlic for garlic bread. Add a spoonful to a pot of rice, pasta salad or tabbouleh style grain salad. Use about a third of the amount you would of fresh parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass jar with shaker lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore away from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Funky Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572657242451,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/funky-soul-spices-parsley-9g-front.png?v=1792767994"},{"product_id":"funky-soul-spices-thyme-16g","title":"Funky Soul Spices Thyme 16g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunky Soul Spices Thyme is dried thyme in a 16g square glass jar with a flip top shaker lid. The tiny grey green leaves have a warm, earthy, slightly lemony flavour that holds up well in slow cooking. Thyme belongs in roasts, stews and gravies, and it is one of the herbs in Caribbean jerk seasoning and many West African stews. Find more dried herbs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kasuri-methi-and-dried-herbs\"\u003eKasuri Methi \u0026amp; Dried Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRub a teaspoon over chicken or lamb with salt, garlic and oil before roasting, or add it to a pot of stew, jollof rice, curry goat or soup at the start so it has time to soften. Mix it with breadcrumbs for stuffing or scatter it over roast potatoes and carrots. Dried thyme is stronger than fresh, so start with a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass jar with shaker lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore away from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Funky Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572658487635,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/funky-soul-spices-thyme-16g-front.png?v=1792768003"},{"product_id":"east-end-kasuri-methi-100g","title":"East End Kasuri Methi 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEast End Kasuri Methi is dried fenugreek leaves, the herb that gives butter chicken, methi malai paneer and a good restaurant dal their savoury, slightly bitter finish. The leaves are crumbled and dried, so the flavour is concentrated, and a spoonful is enough for a family pot. The box holds 100g, which lasts a long time in a busy kitchen. Find more dried leaves and herbs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kasuri-methi-and-dried-herbs\"\u003eKasuri Methi \u0026amp; Dried Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box says to soak the leaves in water for about five minutes and rinse them thoroughly before use. Squeeze them dry, then crush them between your palms and stir them into a curry or dal for the last few minutes of cooking, so the aroma stays fresh. Kasuri methi also goes into the dough for methi paratha and thepla, into marinades for tandoori chicken, and over aloo methi and paneer dishes. Keep the box closed in a cool, dry cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: dried fenugreek leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak for 5 minutes and rinse before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd near the end of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"East End","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572763738451,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/east-end-kasuri-methi-100g-front.png?v=1792768305"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/kasuri-methi-and-dried-herbs.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}