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Showing posts with label spices used for cooking. Show all posts

Monday, September 30, 2013

Indian Spices

Spices and aromatics are the very heart of Indian cooking. They have been used since ancient times.

Here is a list of commonly used Indian Spices

Asafoetida (Hing)


Bay leaves


Cardamom (Elaichi)


Chilies (Mirchi)


Chili powder


Cilantro (Hara Dhaniya)


Cinnamon (Dalchni)


Cloves (Luong)


Cokum


Coriander seeds (Dhaniya)


Cumin (Jeera)


Curry leaves (Kari putha or Neem)


Curry Powder


Fennel (Soonf)


Fenugreek (Kasuri Methi)


Garam Masala


Garlic (Lassan)


Ginger (Adrak)




Mint (Pudina)



Mustard seeds (Rai)


Peppercorns (Kali Mirchi)


Tamarind (Amli)


Turmeric (Haldi)