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.
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.
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Black mustard
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Coriander seed
Coriander, popularly known as dhania in India, is extensively used across various regional cuisines to flavour curries, stir fries, snacks etc. Coriander is one of the oldest of herbs and spices. The fruit of the coriander plant contains two seeds which, when dried, are the portions used as the dried spice. when ripe, the seeds are yellowish-brown or tan in colour with longitudinal ridges. Coriander seeds are available throughout the year, in whole or in ground powder form.In Ayurveda, it is often recommended for stomach related ailments, as it is known to ease digestion.
Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the many Indian spices that have been a part of various traditional cuisines over centuries. Ayurveda has regarded Haldi or Turmeric as one of the most beneficial roots in nature.Turmeric is originally a ginger-like rhizome and is widely used in Indian households not just to give that beautiful, golden colour to food but also to increase the nutrient and medicinal value of what we eat. It is rich in antioxidants and curcumin that increase the body’s immunity and kick out the disease, along with various other advantages like improving brain and heart function and possible treatment for cancer-causing cells.
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
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
Star anise
Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum. It’s aptly named for the star-shaped pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavor that is reminiscent of licorice. Because of similarities in their flavor and names, star anise is often confused with anise, though the two spices are unrelated. Star anise is famed not only for its distinct flavor and culinary applications but also for its medicinal benefits.
Fenugreek seeds
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.
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