Spices & Herbs
The spice comes from various parts of a plant or tree such as the flower, root, seed, fruit, or bark while herbs come from the green leafy part of the plant. Some plants can be used as both herbs and spices. For example, the leaves from a cilantro plant are used as an herb while the seeds are used as a spice.
In ancient India, spices and herbs were not just used for cooking but also as an alternative healing. If you would like to learn more about spices and herbs commonly used in Indian cuisines, take a look below.
Turmeric
In India, ancient medicine has touted Turmeric for its ability to provide vitality to the entire body. Curcuma, an active.....
Star Anise
Star Anaise has a sweet warming somewhat licorice like flavour that is used in both savory and sweet dishes.....
Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds forms the base ingredient for curry powder. It is consumed after being toasted or dry roasted before it is ground.....
Cardamom
Cardamom pods and seeds can be used Cardamom seeds have been used in traditional medicine for years.....
Ginger
Ginger is used as a food flavouring and medicine for thousands of years in Asia. It is used fresh or in its powdered form.....
Black Pepper
Black Pepper had been used in traditional Ayurveda medicine for thousands of years for its beneficial properties.....
Cloves
In traditional Ayurveda cloves have been used as a healing spice. It is known to soothe a cough or a sore throat by just sucking.....
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is sold either whole or ground and can be used in sweet and savory dishes. It is used worldwide to flavour many cuisines.....
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is commonly found in the kitchens around the world. It is a spice often sprinkled on lattes and has a sweet flavour to it.....
Cumin
Cumin has become the subject of medical research, as anecdotal evidence claims it has all kinds of health benefits.....
Fennel Seeds
As a spice fennel has an anise like taste. You may remember sugar coated fennel at Indian restaurants given on.....
Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds are often used in South Asian cuisine for savory dishes as well to for pickling.....
Fenugreek
Fenugreek has been used in alternative medicine for thousands of years to treat many ailments. It is used as a herb and tastes somewhat like maple.....
Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
Also known as Caraway seeds or Bishop’s Weed, this spice has a bitter pungent taste and has a smell similar to thyme.....
Curry Leaves
Often used in curries chutneys and dhal throughout India. It is an aromatic leaf that has many benefits.....
