{"product_id":"kapok-buds-marathi-moggu","title":"Kapok Buds (Marathi Moggu) - 1 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKapok buds, also called marathi moggu, silk cotton buds, or Ceiba pentandra, are the dried flower buds of the kapok or silk cotton tree. Dark, twisted, and caper-like in shape, they're a treasured whole spice in South Indian cooking, especially in Karnataka and Chettinad kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the name \"marathi,\" this spice is most closely tied to the cooking of Karnataka. It is rarely found outside Indian markets, and it gives dishes a depth that's hard to get from any other spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody, warm, and pungent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppery and slightly mustard-like when fried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamphor-like fragrance once heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHints of nutmeg and black cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly bitter finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere You'll Find It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBisi bele bath, Karnataka's spiced rice-and-lentil dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChettinad masala for chicken and mutton curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKarnataka-style biryanis such as donne biryani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSambar powder, saagu, kootu, vangi bath, puliyogare, and other South Indian rice dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways cook before eating; kapok buds are not used raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry whole in hot oil or ghee during tempering until puffed and fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry roast briefly, then grind with other spices for masalas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse sparingly: 1-2 buds are enough for most family-size recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and coriander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by weight, 1 oz per package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buck's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67537201234168,"sku":"SPICE-KAPOK-BUDS-1OZ","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/files\/KapokBuds.png?v=1790632419","url":"https:\/\/bucksspices.com\/products\/kapok-buds-marathi-moggu","provider":"Bucks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}