''Qâlat daqqa'' (also spelled ''gâlat dagga''), or Tunisian Five Spices, is a spice blend originating from

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. It is made of cloves,

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, cinnamon,

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corns, and

grains of paradise ''Aframomum melegueta'' is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and closely related to cardamom. Its seeds are used as a spice (ground or whole); it imparts a pungent, black-pepper-like flavor with hints of citrus. It is commonly ...

mixed and ground, depending on its use, between a coarse grind and a fine powder. This spice blend is used to as both an aromatic and seasoning for meats and vegetable dishes. The flavor of the mixture is described as being "sweet and warm".

Uses

''Qâlat daqqa'' is utilized in several manners: # In meats it is used as ether a

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or as an ingredient to marinades. It is noted for use in lamb

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s. # In vegetable dishes, it is noted for imparting a warm flavor, especially in pumpkin- or eggplant-based dishes. It can also be used in dishes like fruit crisps or other fruit desserts and pies Fruit Crisp
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References

External links

Gâlat dagga page
from Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
''The World Cookbook for Students''
Arab cuisine Herb and spice mixtures Tunisian cuisine {{spicemix-stub