Essential Indian Spices and their Benefits

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Things To Know About
Indian Spices
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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.

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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.

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Red Chilli Powder
Black 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.
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.
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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.
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Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
Ginger
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 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.
Make sure that the spices from where you are
buying are of good quality. Pursuit is the
leading Spices Exporters India that provides
high-quality spices.
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Cardamom
Asafetida
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.
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 strong-smelling
substance extracted from the root of a tree
called Ferula Astifeda.
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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.
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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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