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)