Thursday 10 January 2013

Diverse range of Indian spices


Indian cuisine holds wide range of different kind of spices. Currently, India is among the prime exporters and sellers of wide range of spices. Different kinds of spices are grown in various parts of India.  In fact, Indian cuisine is simply incomplete without these spices. Mostly all the Indian dishes are flavored with some kind of spices. Spicy aroma flavors are the trademark of the Indian cuisine.    
Indian food has gained immense popularity all over the world due to its spicy flavors and rich aromas. Black pepper, cardamom, asafetida, coriander, ginger, black mustard and garlic are some of the commonly used Indian spices. These spices also hold various health benefits so they are used to make various medicines. Ground, cloves and mustard are used for preserving food for longer duration of time.
Indian spices are categorized into different sections. Onion, garlic, turmeric, and ginger are roots that are used for adding flavor. Turmeric is also known for its antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. Curry leaves, rosemary leaves, peppermint, mint and coriander leaves are kind of leaves that are used to add unique and distinctive flavor to the dishes. These leaves also help to improve the appetite.
Cinnamon is widely popular Indian spice that is easily available all around the world. It is consumed widely in the Indian dishes. Saffron, rose and caper are popular flowers that are used for its distinctive and rich aroma.  The rich and unique aromas of the Indian spices have made the Indian cuisine widely popular all around the world. 

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