Nutmeg powder is made from grounded nutmeg. It is similar to mace, but slightly sweeter. In most parts of India, nutmeg powder is known as ‘Jaiphal’. This spice is used especially in sweet dishes, puddings, creams, baked goods, ice cream, cottage cheese and in many more various dishes. Nutmeg goes well with potatoes, milk, tomatoes juice and various sauces. It is an important ingredient of garam masala. Nutmeg Powder is commonly used to enhance the flavor of meat dishes.
Nutmeg is the egg-shaped seed of the tree. Nutmeg and mace have similar sensory qualities, with nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour. Nutmeg is used for flavouring many dishes, usually in ground or grated form.