Essential Indian Spices and their Benefits

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Things To Know About

Indian Spices


Introduction To Indian Spices  India is the largest producer and exporter of spices in the world. India is called the home of spices.  You will not find any Indian dishes that are complete without using any spices. As Indians, we have a strong bond with the spices and spicy food.  People use various spices to give a good taste to food.  The different country knows spices by different names. Such as in Hindi, people called it Masala.  Spice not only gives a good taste to the food but also they are used as medicine. They have many health advantages and are also used in making several medicines.


A list of Essential Indian Spices  There are many different spices around the world, and people use them according to their desire and taste.  If we talk about India, no one likes to eat food here without spices.  All kinds of spices are found in India. There are some spices in Indian food which are used in every dish.  Here we have listed the most commonly used spices in India.


Red Chilli Powder Red chilies are very pungent in taste, and people who like spicy food use more red chilies. Red chili powder is made by grinding two types of dry red chilies. People use it to give a slightly spicy taste to the food.

Black Chilli Powder Scientifically, it is called Piper Nigrum, and people use it as a spice when the bael fruit is completely dried. And we know this spice by the name of Black Chilli Powder.


Cumin Seeds (Zeera)

Coriander

Cumin Seeds are called Zeera in Hindi. Cumin is used in cooking. Along with it, cumin is also used in making many types of medicines. This spice is the most commonly used in India.

Coriander is called Dhaniya or Kothmir in Hindi. It is a type of green leaf that is added to the food to make the food fragrant and tasty. People also use it to garnish vegetables.


Turmeric Powder (Haldi) Turmeric Powder is called Haldi in Hindi. And it is a species of ginger. When the plant of ginger species grows up to 5-6 feet, turmeric is found in the knots of their roots. Turmeric is also an ancient medicine.

Ginger Ginger is an underground modified stem. And it is the root of a plant that is used in many types of food. Dried ginger is called Saunth. It is a very famous spice in India.

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Cardamom Cardamom is used for good aroma in food. It is a type of spice that people use as a mouth freshener. Cardamom is a plant grown mainly in the Indian subcontinent and mostly cultivated in South India.

Asafetida People use Astifeda as a spice and also as a medicine. It is a type of herb used to diagnose many health problems. It is a strongsmelling substance extracted from the root of a tree called Ferula Astifeda.


How to Store Spices? We use spices in all kinds of food, so we should keep spices carefully. It is necessary because sometimes, due to some mistakes, the taste of spices changes. Below are some ways by which you can keep the spices safe. 1. Don't put it in the light area: Keeping spices in illuminated areas can change their color, so if possible, keep them away from more illuminated areas. 2. Do not put them in the open air: If you keep spices in the open air, they will not remain fresh and not be good for a long time. That is why always keep the spices in jars or bottles. 3. Keep spices away from heat: Heat is one factor that causes spices to spoil their flavor quickly. Therefore, do not always keep spices in areas with high heat.


Uses of Indian Spices  Spices play a vital role in making our life happy with Delicious and tasty food.  Food rich in spices is prepared in almost all Indian homes, and people eat it with great fervor. Spices give us many health benefits along with making food tasty.  They are rich in elements like protein, carbohydrate, potassium, sodium, magnesium, etc., which are very beneficial for our health.  People also use spices to relieve swelling.  You have also lost weight by consuming spices. Many such spices help in removing obesity.  Spices also help a lot in major diseases like heart disease and cancer.


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