Loban Dhoop (Gum Benzoin) Incenses Kishmish Gujarati Kismis

Kishmish Gujarati Kismis

and on a practical level

Star anise is widely used in Indian cuisine where it is a major component of garam masala spice mix

it plays nicely with starchy potatoes and squash

Loban Dhoop (Gum Benzoin) Incenses Kishmish Gujarati KismisLoban or Gum Benzoin is a fragrant balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. Crystals of Loban are burnt in places of worship throughout the Indian sub continent for the holy, sanctified atmosphere the smoke creates. The Gum Benzoin tree (Styrax benzoin) is native to the tropical reaches of Java, Sumatra and Thailand. The resin, also called gum benjamin, has a vanilla like aroma and is harvested by making