Cloves (Laung)

Cloves (Laung) – Aromatic Whole Spice

Pitu Organic Cloves, commonly known as Laung, are aromatic dried flower buds used in Indian cooking, spice blends and traditional beverages. Whole cloves have a distinctive warm, intense aroma and a characteristic spicy flavour that can add depth to a wide variety of recipes.

Use whole cloves in curries, rice dishes, biryani, chai and homemade spice blends. They can also be combined with other whole spices when preparing garam masala or other Indian spice mixtures.

Because cloves have a strong flavour and aroma, a small quantity is often enough to add their characteristic taste to a recipe.

Why Choose Pitu Organic Cloves?

• Aromatic whole spice
• Distinctive warm and spicy flavour
• Convenient for everyday cooking
• Suitable for Indian recipes
• Useful in chai and spice blends
• Ideal for curries, rice dishes and biryani

How to Use Cloves

Add whole cloves according to your recipe. They can be used while preparing curries, rice dishes, biryani and other savoury recipes.

Cloves can also be added to masala chai or combined with other whole spices to prepare homemade spice blends.

Because of their strong aroma and flavour, use the quantity recommended by your recipe and adjust according to taste.

Ingredients

Cloves (Laung)

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Keep the package tightly sealed after opening to help preserve the spice's aroma.

A Versatile Whole Spice

From masala chai and biryani to curries and homemade spice blends, Pitu Organic Cloves are a useful whole spice for everyday Indian cooking. Keep Laung in your spice collection whenever a warm and aromatic flavour is needed.

FAQ

1. What are cloves?

Cloves are dried unopened flower buds of the clove tree and are used as an aromatic spice. FSSAI identifies whole cloves as dried unopened flower buds.

2. Is Laung the same as cloves?

Yes. Laung is the commonly used Indian name for cloves.

3. How are cloves used in cooking?

Whole cloves can be used in curries, rice dishes, biryani, spice blends and other recipes.

4. Can I use cloves in masala chai?

Yes. Cloves are commonly used as one of the aromatic spices in masala chai preparations.

5. Can cloves be used in biryani?

Yes. Whole cloves can be included with other whole spices when preparing biryani.

6. Can I use cloves in garam masala?

Yes. Cloves are commonly included in many garam masala formulations, although recipes vary.

7. How many cloves should I use?

The quantity depends on the recipe and desired flavour. Because cloves have a strong aroma, start with the amount specified by your recipe.

8. How should I store whole cloves?

Store them in a sealed package or airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

9. What is the difference between whole cloves and clove powder?

Whole cloves are intact dried flower buds, while clove powder is produced by grinding dried cloves. FSSAI has separate descriptions and standards for whole cloves and clove powder.

10. What is the ingredient in plain cloves?

For a single-ingredient product, the ingredient is Cloves (Laung).