chickpea powder

chickpea powder

Made from ground chickpeas, chickpea powder has a slightly grainy texture compared to chickpea flour. When roasted, it has a nutty…

chickpea

chickpea

A small legume with a mild nutty flavour and creamy texture. Chickpeas are available in dried or canned. I use canned for convenience…

butter bean

Butter bean is also known as Lima, Calico, Madagascar or Snow bean. These large white beans have a rich, creamy texture…

banana leaves

banana leaf

A fragrant and versatile wrapping which imparts a unique aroma to rice or fish. Street vendors use it to wrap or serve food…

tamarind

tamarind

Tamarind pulp or concentrate comes from the sticky flesh of a tamarind pod which taste similar to dates but sour…

gram flour

gram flour

Also known as chana, besan or chickpea flour, gram flour is made from ground chana dal or chickpeas. It is pale yellow with an earthy…

bamboo shoots

bamboo shoots

Young fresh bamboo shoots are crisp and slightly sweet. Some bamboo shoots can be eaten raw and others require…

agar strands

agar-agar

Made from several types of seaweed, agar-agar is a great vegetarian alternative to gelatine. It makes a firm jelly which sets without…

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