Spices for potatoes
The spices, herbs, and blends that earn a place with potatoes, drawn from each entry's pairing notes.
Ajwain
Sharp, thyme-like, pungent, bitter
Amchur
Sour, tangy, fruity, faintly sweet
Cajun seasoning
Savory, peppery, smoky, warm heat
Celery seed
Savory, grassy, bitter, concentrated celery
Chaat masala
Tangy, savory, sulfurous, sour
Chives
Mild, fresh, oniony, grassy
Crab boil seasoning
Savory, celery-forward, peppery, briny
Curry leaf
Nutty, citrusy, savory, faintly bitter
Curry powder
Earthy, warm, golden, mildly spiced
Dill
Fresh, grassy, citrusy, faintly anise
Fenugreek
Bitter, earthy, maple-sweet aroma
Grains of paradise
Peppery, warm, citrusy, faintly floral
Herbes de Provence
Herbal, savory, floral, sun-dried
Horseradish
Sharp, hot, nasal, pungent
Kashmiri chili
Mild, fruity, deep red, gently warm
Mustard seed
Pungent, sharp, nose-clearing heat
Nigella
Pungent, nutty, oniony, herbal
Nutmeg
Warm, sweet, nutty, woody
Panch phoron
Earthy, nutty, pungent, anise-edged
Paprika
Sweet, mild, fruity, gently warm
Parsley
Fresh, grassy, clean, lightly peppery
Poppy seed
Nutty, mild, crunchy, faintly sweet
Rosemary
Piney, resinous, warm, lemony
Sambar powder
Earthy, toasty, pungent, tangy
Smoked paprika
Smoky, sweet, deep, gently warm
White pepper
Earthy, sharp, fermented, less aromatic