Heera Poppy Seeds (Khas Khas) – 20x100g

Description

Creamy white poppy seeds, khas khas, for thickening and baking.

White poppy seeds, called khas khas in South Asian cooking, are prized as a natural thickener for curries and korma gravies and for the gentle nutty flavour they add. Heera supplies them as 20x100g, that is twenty 100g packs per case totalling two kilograms. A practical size for both professional kitchens and retail sale.

Key Features

• Tiny cream coloured seeds with a mild nutty taste
• Twenty 100g packs per case for controlled use and resale
• Ground into a paste, they thicken and enrich korma and rich gravies
• Also used on breads, rolls and in confectionery
• Long ambient shelf life

Cooking and Uses 

Soak then grind to a paste with a little water to thicken kormas, pasandas and Bengali dishes such as aloo posto. Toast lightly for sprinkling over naan, buns and pastries. A little goes a long way as a thickener.

Storage

Store somewhere cool and dry in a sealed container. The natural oils mean they are best kept away from heat to avoid turning rancid.