Flavourings

Appears in
The Food of India: A Journey for Food Lovers

By Priya Wickramasinghe and Carol Selva Rajah

Published 2005

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Saffron, cardamom, rose essence, kewra (pandanus), khus (fragrant grass), coconut, pistachio and almond are the most common flavours. Unrefined sugars such as gur or jaggery also add flavour and are often preferred to refined sugar.