True Taste of India, Norden review

This unassuming restaurant is nestled away in the small village of Norden in North West Rochdale. Part of the local community for almost 25 years, the charm of this place lies in its consistency….

Cloves

A clove is an aromatic dried flower bud from the Myrtaceae tree which is native to Indonesia. Cloves can be used whole or ground. Whole cloves are very strong and might be a bit much to handle in most dishes.  The ground version can add an aromatic kick without interfering with the texture and other flavours.   Indian cooking Cloves are very popular in Indian cuisine and are used in rich and spicy dishes. North Indian cooking uses cloves in almost every side dish or sauce that they make.  Typically, you will find them used ground along with other spices. They are an ingredient of curry powder, widely used in Indian cooking and also in the…