spice

Cassia buds

Dalchini

2.5 g1 teaspoon

8 g1 tablespoon

whole cassia buds, loosely packed; spice-trade bulk density ~0.5 g/ml

No exact match; cassia buds have a floral cinnamon note, but cinnamon is the closest everyday spice.

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  Cinnamon stick

  Use the same weight; break into small pieces and fry or simmer as directed. It gives a similar warm cinnamon note, though less floral.

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  Ground cinnamon (cassia)

  Use 60–70% of the weight, added with other ground spices. It disperses well but lacks the whole-spice aroma.

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  Cinnamon

  Use the same weight in whole form; break it up first. The flavour is close but usually stronger and less delicate.

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