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What is the impact of adding a little water versus oil when blending certain ingredients into a paste?
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What is the flavor advantage of preparing your own fresh spice pastes versus relying on individual ground spices?
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Can frozen purees (e.g., tomato, spinach) yield the same depth of flavor as fresh, and what are the trade-offs?
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best pastes
frozen puree
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What are the common reasons a homemade puree might turn out grainy or uneven, and how can this be remedied?
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grainy puree
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Best Pastes
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What are the best ways to prevent nut pastes (like cashew or almond) from separating or becoming oily when added to a hot curry?
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nut paste
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Best Pastes
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What is the typical shelf life of homemade pastes and purees when stored properly (refrigerated/frozen)?
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paste shelf
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What are the best practices for storing homemade pastes and purees to maximize their shelf life and freshness?
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paste storage
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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Jun 11
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What are some lesser-known traditional pastes used in regional Indian cooking (e.g., curry leaf paste, mint paste)?
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smooth pastes and purees
regional pastes
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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Jun 11
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How do you make a smooth melon seed paste for thickening and enriching gravies?
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smooth pastes and purees
melon paste
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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What are the best techniques for creating a smooth poppy seed paste for rich, creamy gravies?
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smooth pastes and purees
poppy paste
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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What's the best way to prepare a smooth green chili paste that retains its vibrant color and pungency?
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smooth pastes and purees
chili paste
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What are the best methods for preparing a smooth Besan (gram flour) paste for specific gravies to thicken and flavor them?
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smooth pastes and purees
besan paste
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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How to achieve a vibrant red color in homemade tomato puree without using artificial coloring?
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smooth pastes and purees
red color
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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How to create a smooth coconut paste (both thick and thin consistencies) from fresh or desiccated coconut?
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smooth pastes and purees
coconut paste
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What are the best techniques for producing a smooth peanut paste for gravies, often used in regional cuisines?
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smooth pastes and purees
peanut paste
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Smooth Pastes and Purees
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What are the steps to create a basic tomato puree from scratch with optimal flavor and consistency?
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smooth pastes and purees
tomato puree
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How can you prepare a smooth onion paste that cooks down properly without being too wet or fibrous?
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smooth pastes and purees
onion paste
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What are the top tips for producing a rich, silky cashew paste for gravies that avoids oiliness or grittiness?
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smooth pastes and purees
cashew paste
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What are the best strategies to prevent homemade tomato puree from tasting raw or metallic when used in a curry?
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smooth pastes and purees
tomato raw
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What's the optimal method for preparing a smooth ginger-garlic paste at home, and which tools are ideal for it?
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smooth pastes and purees
ginger garlic
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