Abdullah Al Mazrouei is the master of spices

When the first range of Emirati spices and food mixes made their debut in the UAE last month, it was just the beginning, says the company’s founder.

“I have always had this dream,” says Abdullah Al Mazrouei, “which is to be in every kitchen in the world.”

Fiercely proud of his country’s cuisine, Al Mazrouei wants to showcase his favourite flavours.

“My goal is to represent Emirati cuisine in a modern and classy way,” he says. His company produces 13 spices and ready-made mixes, but at least 40 additional products are in the works. Included in Danat’s line of 10 spice mixes are Arabic, barbecue and biryani spices, Emirati curry and maternal post spice, a herb-based spice that new mums can add to hot drinks and soups.

In addition, there are three ready-made mixes for chebab (Emirati pancakes), Arabic bread (with saffron and cardamom) and kanfrosh (spongy, doughnut- like cupcakes).

They come in 250g packages, to which cooks add a few staple ingredients, such as eggs, oil and milk.

The ingredients are mixed by shaking them in the container, then the mixture is poured into a mould and baked, which means even inexperienced cooks can whip up authentic Emirati food.

Original article by Elham Al Dhaheri

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