Spice Blend for Traditional Colombo Chicken

Powdered Colombo spices, of Creole origin, offer a complex flavor and varied nutritional benefits. Composed of cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, mustard, cloves, fenugreek, and coriander, this blend subtly balances sweet, spicy, and earthy aromas.  Popular in Reunionese and Mauritian cuisine, these spices flavor rice, meats, soups, sauces, vegetables, and salads. Their richness in iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, copper, selenium, potassium, as well as vitamins A, C, E, and K, contributes to a healthy metabolism, a strong immune system, healthy skin, blood clotting optimal, and strengthened bone health.  Ideal for seasoning meats, fish, vegetables, sauces and marinades, Colombo spices are suitable for French and West Indian cuisine. Their versatility makes them suitable for savory and sweet dishes, from French haute cuisine to traditional West Indian dishes.  To reveal their flavor, brown them in oil or butter before incorporating them into the recipe, thus releasing their aromas. This Colombo spice blend transports your taste buds across continents, offering a flavorful and inimitable culinary experience.