Bay leaves are a fragrant leaf from the laurel tree used as an herb. Bay leaves are available whole—either fresh or dried—or ground into a powder. The leaves are added to slow-cooked recipes, such as soups, sauces, and stews, and are removed before serving the dish.
Bay Leaf
Bay leaves are a fragrant leaf from the laurel tree used as an herb. Bay leaves are available whole—either fresh or dried—or ground into a powder. The leaves are added to slow-cooked recipes, such as soups, sauces, and stews, and are removed before serving the dish.
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an herb similar to clover. People use its fresh and dried seeds, leaves, twigs, and roots as a spice, flavoring agent, and supplement. The seeds taste similar to maple syrup and are used in foods and medicine. Fenugreek is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia. Fenugreek seems to slow sugar absorption in the stomach and stimulate insulin. Both of these effects lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) is a spice seed that belongs to the family Myristicaceae. Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed. Nutmeg and its close relative, mace, have been used extensively in folk medicine for a wide range of ailments, including digestive disorders, rheumatism, cholera, and flatulence.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of trees of the Cinnamomum family. As a spice, cinnamon is available in powder form or whole, as pieces of bark. People can also use cinnamon essential oil and supplements. The compounds in cinnamon have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties, and that they might offer protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease, among other conditions
Basil seeds
Basil seeds aren’t just for growing basil plants — you can also eat them.They look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods. For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by many other names, including sabja and tukmaria seeds.helping with weight management, and helping prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Although promising, current research is scarce and in its early stages.
Asafoetida
Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) is the dried sap or gum resin obtained from the roots of Ferula plants. It’s commonly dried, ground into a coarse, yellow powder, and used for either culinary or medicinal purposes. Asafoetida is commonly used in Indian cuisine, where it’s referred to as "HING". In Ayurvedic medicine, hing is used to aid digestion and gas, as well as treat bronchitis and kidney stones.
Red chilli
Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add pungent 'heat' to dishes.Dried red pepper may be used whole or powdered. India is the largest producer of red chillies. As the name suggests it is red in color and can be consumed as it is or can be broken down and made into a powder. It is really spicy and the intense heat is concentrated in the seeds. Fresh red chillies are milder.
Green Cardamom
Green cardamom is a aromatic spice with a very wide range of uses. The plant has underground stems with leafy roots, large white or pale green leaves, pale green fruits and black seeds. The spice has a very warm aroma and pungent taste which it can retain for a very long time. Helps in reducing gas, countering acidity and is considered good for asthma patients. It can also increase appetite and be used as a mouth freshener
Black Cardamom
Black cardamom is a popular Indian spice, called badi elaichi or kali elaichi, that is used in many of the cuisine's signature dishes. It is in the form of seed pods, which are dark brown to black in color and take on a smokey flavor due to the way they are dried. Black cardamoms help stimulate gastric and intestinal glands. They help secrete stomach juices that promote digestion. This further prevents conditions like gastric ulcers, acidity. The presence of vitamin C, an essential antioxidant, helps improve blood circulation throughout the body.
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