{"product_id":"cloves","title":"Cloves (Laung)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves (Laung) – Aromatic Whole Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitu 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause cloves have a strong flavour and aroma, a small quantity is often enough to add their characteristic taste to a recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Pitu Organic Cloves?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic whole spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive warm and spicy flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient for everyday cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Indian recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful in chai and spice blends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for curries, rice dishes and biryani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Cloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd whole cloves according to your recipe. They can be used while preparing curries, rice dishes, biryani and other savoury recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves can also be added to masala chai or combined with other whole spices to prepare homemade spice blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of their strong aroma and flavour, use the quantity recommended by your recipe and adjust according to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves (Laung)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Versatile Whole Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-aead6331-7fff-f9b9-7873-424be8f7e49f\"\u003e1. What are cloves?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Is Laung the same as cloves?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the commonly used Indian name for cloves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How are cloves used in cooking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole cloves can be used in curries, rice dishes, biryani, spice blends and other recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Can I use cloves in masala chai?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Cloves are commonly used as one of the aromatic spices in masala chai preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Can cloves be used in biryani?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Whole cloves can be included with other whole spices when preparing biryani.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Can I use cloves in garam masala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Cloves are commonly included in many garam masala formulations, although recipes vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. How many cloves should I use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quantity depends on the recipe and desired flavour. Because cloves have a strong aroma, start with the amount specified by your recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. How should I store whole cloves?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore them in a sealed package or airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. What is the difference between whole cloves and clove powder?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. What is the ingredient in plain cloves?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a single-ingredient product, the ingredient is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloves (Laung).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P2ORGANIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49647932866798,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/3105\/2014\/files\/clove50.jpg?v=1790407869","url":"https:\/\/pituorganic.com\/products\/cloves","provider":"P2ORGANIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}