Tirphal
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The berries are gathered from the wild in September and October, and dried in the sun until they split open. The seeds are removed and discarded.
The dried Tirphal berries (at this stage considered peppercorns) end up dark brown outside, whitish inside, and just somewhat larger than Szechuan Peppercorns. They are very fragrant, and have a sharp taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Tirphal is used in fish curries in Goa and along the West Coast of India, and in dishes with lentils, peas and beans. A restrained hand is used with other spices in the curries to let the flavour of the Tirphal come through. It is added after all the main ingredients are.
Store for up to 6 months in a tightly sealed jar or container. Called "Tirphal" in Goa, India. Called "Tilfda" in Hindi. In Portuguese, called "limao pimentose" (pungent lemon).
See Also: Szechuan Peppercorns
Other entries for: Pepper
Cubeb, Grains of Paradise, Ground Pepper, Lemon Pepper, Long Pepper, Mignonette, Negro Pepper, Pepato, Peppercorns, Peppers, Szechuan Peppercorns, Tirphal, Uziza Pepper, White Pepper
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Ajowan Seed, Allspice, Anardana, Anise, Annatto, Asafoetida, Caraway, Cardamom, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cream of Tartar, Cumin, Dried Lily Buds, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Juniper Berries, Kokum, Mustard, Nigella, Nutmeg, Orris Root, Paprika, Saffron, Salt, Sumac, Turmeric, Zedoary
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