By Suprita Mitter
June 26, 2024
Cinnamon is a versatile spice and also a potent natural remedy with numerous health benefits. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. It can be used as a key ingredient in multiple sweet and savoury dishes and aso beverages.
Cinnamon adds a sweet, woody flavour to this milky chai made by brewing tea with a mixture of spices and then adding milk.
Cinnamon adds depth to this Kashmiri lamb curry, balancing the heat from the other spices.
The comforting drink made by brewing black tea with cinnamon sticks, is often enjoyed during cold weather or as a remedy for colds and flu.
Kheer is made with rice, milk, and sugar, and is often flavoured with dalchini (cinnamon) that adds a spicy note to the creamy dessert.
In this modern twist on the traditional rabdi, dalchini pairs perfectly with the tartness of the apples.
Cinnamon is a key spice in this classic American dessert, giving the pumpkin mixture its signature warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavour.
In this soft, fluffy pastry, cinnamon is the defining ingredient and it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the sugar and the richness of the butter.