Product name: Zaatar Spice
Hs Code: 09109900
Origin: Egypt
Color: green
Packing: 20 kg bags
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
Common names: zaatar, za'atar, zatar
Thyme History:
Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming. The ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, believing it was a source of courage. The spread of thyme throughout Europe was thought to be due to the Romans, as they used it to purify their rooms and to "give an aromatic flavour to cheese and liqueurs". In the European Middle Ages, the herb was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares. In this period, women also often gave knights and warriors gifts that included thyme leaves, as it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. Thyme was also used as incense and placed on coffins during funerals, as it was supposed to assure passage into the next life.
The herb can be used to season meats, stocks, soups, and more. Not a lot of thyme (or time) is needed to elevate vegetables to the next level. A simple sprinkling while roasting or is enough to make the vegetables stand out on their own. It can even be used when baking by adding the herb into doughs and batters.
Meat Masala is a versatile spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine to flavor various meat-based dishes, including curries, gravies, stir-fries, and kebabs. This aromatic and flavorful masala adds depth, richness, and complexity to meat dishes, enhancing their taste and aroma. The precise combination of spices used in Meat Masala may vary depending on regional preferences and personal taste, but it typically includes a mix of warming spices such as coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, and nutmeg. The process of making Meat Masala involves dry-roasting whole spices to release their essential oils and intensify their flavors. The roasted spices are then ground into a fine powder, resulting in a fragrant and aromatic spice blend.
