Dried pomegranate seeds in a pile.
Image Credit: giannimarchetti/iStock/Getty Images Dried pomegranate seeds, known as anardana, are used in a variety of ways. They are rich in vitamins C, K and 6. They also contain the minerals potassium and copper. You can purchase sun-dried anardana in packages much like you would sun-dried raisins or cranberries. Spice companies offer powdered and dried pomegranate seeds or you can make your own powder for use in and over foods to add a tangy, sour and sweet flavor to your favorite dishes.
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Step 1
Add coarsely ground dried pomegranate seeds to Indian chutneys and curries. The sweet/sour taste of the dried pomegranate adds a distinct flavor to the dishes and helps thicken the curry sauce.
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Step 2
Make chickpea salad with onion, red pepper, potatoes and black pepper. Add ground, dried pomegranate seeds to the salad to add a tang to the flavor.
Step 3
Replace raisins with dried pomegranates in sweet breads, cookies and muffins. Use the amount of dried pomegranates equal to the amount of raisins called for in your recipe.
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Step 4
Prepare a potato and pomegranate seed dish known as aloo anardana. This is an Indian dish that requires pomegranate seeds for the flavor of the dish and not just to enhance taste.
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Step 5
Roast the dried pomegranate seeds in the oven and grind them into a powder with a coffee grinder to sprinkle over fish, beef and venison. Add the powdered pomegranate to soup stocks and marinade for an added sweet/sour flavor.
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Step 6
Sprinkle the powdered pomegranates over fruit salads and lamb as a garnish.
Step 7
Flavor hummus dip, made with garbanzo beans or chickpeas, with dried pomegranate powder.
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references & resources
Spices Inc.: Exotic Spices
“Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine”; Vikram Vij, et al.; 2006
“Field Guide to Herbs & Spices: How to Identify, Select and Use Virtually Every Seasoning at the Market”; Aliza Green; 2006
“Indian Spice Kitchen”; Monisha Bharadwaj; 2005
“The Indian Grocery Store Demystified”; Linda Bladholm; 2000
Organic Facts: Nutritional Value of Plum and Pomegranate
“Desi Aloo”; Sanjeev Kapoor; 2010
references & resources
Spices Inc.: Exotic Spices
“Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine”; Vikram Vij, et al.; 2006
“Field Guide to Herbs & Spices: How to Identify, Select and Use Virtually Every Seasoning at the Market”; Aliza Green; 2006
“Indian Spice Kitchen”; Monisha Bharadwaj; 2005
“The Indian Grocery Store Demystified”; Linda Bladholm; 2000
Organic Facts: Nutritional Value of Plum and Pomegranate
“Desi Aloo”; Sanjeev Kapoor; 2010
Dried pomegranate seeds in a pile.
Image Credit: giannimarchetti/iStock/Getty Images
Image Credit: giannimarchetti/iStock/Getty Images
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Spices Inc.: Exotic Spices “Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine”; Vikram Vij, et al.; 2006 “Field Guide to Herbs & Spices: How to Identify, Select and Use Virtually Every Seasoning at the Market”; Aliza Green; 2006 “Indian Spice Kitchen”; Monisha Bharadwaj; 2005 “The Indian Grocery Store Demystified”; Linda Bladholm; 2000 Organic Facts: Nutritional Value of Plum and Pomegranate “Desi Aloo”; Sanjeev Kapoor; 2010
