Cooking Aids

With the essential Indian cooking aids, you can bring the authentic flavors of India to your kitchen in Europe. Staples like jaggery, tamarind, and edible gum (Goond) are key to traditional Indian sweets, curries, and snacks, offering rich taste and texture. 

Himalayan pink salt, black salt, and rock salt provide perfect seasoning, while kewra and rose water add fragrant aromas to biryanis and desserts. Must-have ingredients like coconut milk and asafoetida (hing) are indispensable in South and North Indian cuisines, ensuring you can effortlessly recreate India's authentic taste.

Dookan provides Indian cooking aids at affordable prices. Shipping is fast and reliable to over 20 European countries, with most orders arriving within 2-4 business days. Shipping starts at €4.99, with free delivery for orders over €39. Trusted carriers like PPL, DHL, and Slovak Parcel Service ensure your order reaches you promptly and securely.

Top Indian Cooking Aids You Need In Your Kitchen in Europe 

Dookan provides cooking aids from brands like Tirupati, TRS, Aekshea, Pansari, and Fortune, offering essentials such as jaggery, spices, oils, and salts to ensure authentic Indian flavors in your cooking in Europe. 

How To Use Indian Cooking Aids For Effortless Meals?

Here are some tips and recipes for using Indian cooking aids to create effortless meals, both Indian and European:

Indian Recipes

1. Tamarind Rice (Puliyodharai)
• Ingredients: Tamarind paste, cooked rice, mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, turmeric.
• Recipe: Heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, tamarind paste, and turmeric, and stir with cooked rice.
• Recipe Link: Puliyodharai Recipe
2. Jaggery and Rice Pudding (Gud Ki Kheer)
• Ingredients: Jaggery, rice, milk, cardamom, dry fruits.
• Recipe: Cook rice in milk until soft. Add jaggery, cardamom, and dry fruits. Simmer until creamy.
• Recipe: Gud Ki Kheer Recipe
3. Sambar with Tamarind
• Ingredients: Tamarind paste, lentils, vegetables (carrots, drumsticks), sambar powder, curry leaves.
• Recipe: Boil lentils with vegetables, add tamarind paste, sambar powder, and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Recipe Link: Sambar Recipe
4. Spicy Tamarind Chutney
• Ingredients: Tamarind paste, jaggery, cumin seeds, chili powder, salt.
• Recipe: Mix tamarind paste, jaggery, and spices in water. Simmer until thickened.
• Recipe Link: Tamarind Chutney Recipe

European Recipes

1. Tamarind Glazed Chicken
• Ingredients: Tamarind paste, honey, soy sauce, garlic, chicken breasts.
• Recipe: Mix tamarind paste, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Marinate chicken, then grill or roast until cooked.
• Recipe Link: Tamarind Glazed Chicken Recipe
2. Jaggery Glazed Carrots
• Ingredients: Carrots, jaggery, butter, cumin seeds.
• Recipe: Melt butter, add jaggery, and cumin. Toss with cooked carrots for a sweet-spicy glaze.
• Recipe Link: Jaggery Glazed Carrots Recipe
3. Tamarind BBQ Sauce
• Ingredients: Tamarind paste, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, chili flakes.
• Recipe: Mix ingredients and simmer until thickened. Use as a glaze or dip for grilled meats or vegetables.
• Recipe Link: Tamarind BBQ Sauce Recipe
4. Baked Chicken with Jaggery Marinade
• Ingredients: Jaggery, mustard, garlic, chicken thighs, olive oil.
• Recipe: Marinate chicken in a mixture of jaggery, mustard, garlic, and olive oil. Bake until crispy.
• Recipe Link: Jaggery Chicken Recipe

Health Benefits of Indian Cooking Aids

• Tamarind: Rich in antioxidants, tamarind helps in digestion, supports heart health, and is a good source of magnesium and potassium, which regulate blood pressure.
• Jaggery: A natural sweetener loaded with iron, jaggery improves digestion, detoxifies the liver, and boosts immunity by helping the body fight infections.
• Edible Gum (Gond): Often used in winter recipes, edible gum is known to strengthen bones, improve stamina, and enhance energy levels. It's commonly used in energy-rich snacks.
• Hing (Asafoetida): Known for its digestive benefits, hing helps reduce bloating, gas, and indigestion. It is also an anti-inflammatory agent and boosts respiratory health.
• Rose Water and Kewra Water: Used in desserts and drinks, both are known for their calming properties, improving digestion, and providing hydration to the body.
• Coconut Milk: A rich source of healthy fats, coconut milk boosts metabolism, strengthens immunity, and supports cardiovascular health.

How To Properly Store Indian Cooking Aids For Maximum Freshness

• Always store cooking aids in airtight containers to prevent exposure to moisture and air, which can cause spoilage and reduce flavor.
• Keep items in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight. Excess heat or humidity can negatively affect the shelf life of many cooking aids.
• Some items, like ghee, jaggery, and coconut milk, can last longer when stored in the refrigerator, especially after opening. It helps prevent them from going rancid or losing freshness.
• Label containers with the date of purchase or opening. This will help track how long they’ve been stored and prevent the use of expired products.
• Use clean, dry utensils when handling cooking aids to avoid introducing moisture or bacteria, which can cause early spoilage.
• Regularly check stored cooking aids for expiration dates or signs of spoilage, like discoloration, off-smells, or mold.

How To Make Your Indian Cooking Aids At Home

• Garam Masala: To make your own garam masala, dry roast whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, coriander, and cloves. Once fragrant, grind them into a fine powder and store in an airtight container for future use.
• Tamarind Paste: Soak tamarind in warm water for about 15-20 minutes. Once softened, strain the pulp through a sieve to remove seeds and fiber. Store the thick paste in the fridge for adding tangy flavor to curries and chutneys.
• Ghee: To make ghee at home, melt unsalted butter in a pan over low heat. Simmer until the milk solids separate and turn golden brown. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve and store the clarified ghee in a jar. Ghee can last for months and adds richness to both Indian and European dishes.
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: Peel and blend equal parts ginger and garlic with a little oil until smooth. This paste is a foundational ingredient for curries and marinades and can be stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks or frozen for longer use.
• Spice Mixes: You can create spice blends such as chaat masala or curry powder by mixing roasted ground spices like cumin, coriander, black salt, and dried mango powder. Tailor these blends to your taste and store them for quick meal prep.

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FAQ

1. What are cooking aids?

Cooking aids are essential ingredients or tools that enhance the cooking process by improving flavor, texture, or efficiency. They include items like baking powder, vinegar, thickeners, food colorings, and emulsifiers. These aids help achieve desired consistency, extend shelf life, or improve the taste of dishes, making cooking easier and more effective.

2. Which of the cooking aids is the most environmentally friendly?

The most environmentally friendly cooking aids are natural, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced. Examples include vinegar, which acts as a natural preservative and cleaner, and cornstarch, a plant-based thickener. Baking soda is also eco-friendly, serving multiple purposes in cooking and cleaning without harming the environment. Choosing organic and locally sourced options further reduces environmental impact.