Allspice

I want to try a recipe which requires this ingredient… can anyone tell me the urdu word for it?

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garam masala?

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how sure are you of it?

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Yes it is. But the one you get at the western supermarkets is a bit different from the desi style garam masala, probably due to different mix.

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riya, you can get allspice mixture in the supermarket. is it a western dish you're making or desi?

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western allspice looks like a whole black pepper but it is slightly bigger. Here’s a pic


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