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What is it?

Anardana is the dried seeds of wild pomegranate that are too sour to eat as fresh fruit. The name Anardana comes from the Persian words anar, meaning pomegranate, and dana, meaning seed. This ingredient is most notably used in Indian and Pakistani cooking. Anardana comes in powder and seed form. The seeds are separated from the flesh of the pomegranate and dried for 10-15 days.

 

Looks like:

The seeds are small, dried and light pink in colour. The ground, powdered form is light beige in colour.

 

Tastes like:

Tangy, fruity flavour.

 

Used in:

The seeds are often used as an acidic agent in chutney and curry preparation. The powdered form is used for a deeper flavouring in dishes. It is suggested that the powder is purchased for ease of use, and the seeds are purchased for their texture.

 

Anardana is used to add flavour to vegetables and legumes, as well as as meat dishes.

 

Found at:

Anardana can be found at Dino’s Grocery Mart, 460 Notre Dame Ave.

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