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Melon seeds

Also called magaz, char magaz, egusi

Small hulled melon seeds (magaz); ground into pastes to thicken and enrich Mughlai and Indian korma gravies, or used in sweets.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCashews

    Richer and sweeter, but grinds to the same creamy paste for thickening gravies.

  • T2 · GoodGround almonds

    Slightly sweeter and grainier; still thickens gravies well.

  • T2 · GoodSunflower seeds

    Earthier, but grinds to a similar thickening paste.

  • T3 · In a pinchPumpkin seeds

    Greener and more assertive in flavour and colour; fine in egusi-style stews.

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