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    Coriander Powder

    Grounded from coriander seeds, coriander powder is an essential condiment in the Indian cuisine. Very few dishes can be made without the touch of coriander powder. It has a pleasing aroma and savour. Coriander from which the powder is made is one of the worlds oldest spices. It is considered both a spice and a herb. The seeds are dry fried and g...

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    Chives

    Belonging to the family of onions, Chives are their smallest member. The tiny bulbs have long, thin and hollow green leaves. Chives carry a flavor and aroma that is common in onion family, but in a subtle quantity. They are often grown in clumps. Chives are grown for the leaves that are added as flavoring agent. They are used in various recipe...

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    Galangal

    Galangal is a herb like ginger that belongs to the rhizome family. Also known as Thai or blue ginger, it has many medicinal and culinary properties. It has a stronger taste than its cousin, ginger, with a citrusy, earthy aroma. The galangal is available as a whole rut, in cuts or as a powder and is used like a ginger. It pairs very well with fish a...

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    Tulsi

    The Tulsi or The holy basil is mostly used as a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments because of its essential oils. Tulsi is a green leaf herb with excellent aromatic properties. In South Asia it is commonly used in Ayurveda. In India, it is considered holy and is therefore rarely added to any dish. But it is consumed in the form of herbal ...

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    Sage

    It is a herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It has gray-green leaves that have a pungent smell and a minty taste. It is mostly used for seasoning. It can be consumed fresh, dried, whole or powdered but fresh sage is considered less bitter and hence more desirable. It is added in small quantities to flavor dishes and bring out a distinctive ...

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    Rosemary

    Rosemary is a herb that is used in food for flavoring purpose or for fragrance. Native to the Mediterranean, Rosemary has needle shaped leaves that are highly aromatic. Rosemary's needle-shaped leaves are highly aromatic and have the flavor of both lemon and pine. Usage Rosemary leaves are added to foods as cooking spice. It can also be ...

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    Yellow Chillies

    These are dried yellow peppers widely used in Indian households while cooking. The yellow colored peppers are used as spices to enhance color and piquancy to the dishes. The yellow variety of chili is mainly grown in the regions of Punjab and South Kashmir. Yellow chili powder is extensively used in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Compared to...

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    Oregano

    Oregano is an aromatic herb that is native to northern Europe. The leaves and seeds are used widely in Mexican and Mediterranean cuisines. It is known for its aromatic and medicinal properties since ancient times. It is available fresh and in dried form. Uses Common oregano is known as origanum vulgare meaning "joy of the mountains" in Greek....

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    Nasturtium

    Nasturtium is a plant whose leaves and flower both are edible. It is mostly grown in spring end and early summer. Called as 'Jalkumbhi' in Hindi, they are known to have originated in South America where they were used for their antibiotic action. Fresh and bright nasturtium leaves and flowers have a pepper-like flavor and are nice to use in salad...

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    Salt

    Salt is unrefined sodium chloride and an essential ingredient while cooking food worldwide. The most ubiquitous component of any recipe is salt. Let it be any cuisine, salt is an essential condiment. It is used relatively constant amounts in our regular diet. For daily consumption,refined salt is preferred because, raw sea and rock salts do not con...

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    Mustard Powder

    Finely ground mustard seeds make mustard powder.The powder is a mixture of brown and white seeds, with added saffron or tumeric for flavor and/or color. It is a popular ingredient since the flavor does not build or persist when used. This when mixed with water or milk forms a paste used in sandwiches, wraps, burgers etc with a pungent aroma. You ca...

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    Paprika

    Dried red peppers coarsely ground, can be mild or hot. Capsicum peppers used for paprika are unusually rich in vitamin C. It is used mainly to add color to the dishes as it has very mild flavor. It is a deep red coarse powder. It acts as a natural coloring agent. It is central to Hungarian cuisine. Health Benefits Paprika has a high percentage ...

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    Mint Leaves

    Mint is a type of herb with a refreshing flavor. It can be used dried or fresh. They have a sweet flavor with a cool after taste. It has a strong, sharp scent. In India, it is used to make mint chutney and mint tea. Mint leaves are the oldest and the most popular herb grown all over the world. It has a very subtle flavor and aroma. The pepper mint,...

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    Marjoram

    A herb from a sage like plant, Marjoram is commonly used a cooking spice. It is used either in fresh or dried form in soups, omlets, stews and sauces. Marjoram is often confused for its cousin oregano since they belong to the same family. However, both plants carry their own distinctive flavour. The word marjoram is derived from the Arabic word,...

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    Lemongrass

    Also known as cymbopogon, lemon grass is a tall perennial grass. It is native to India and tropical Asia. It has a lemony flavor and is used in teas, soups and curries. It tastes somewhat like ginger with a citrus kick. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicines. Fresh lemon grass is widely used in Thai food curries. It can be used in dried or powdered...

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    Red Chilli

    Dried red pepper may be used whole or powdered. India is the largest producer of red chillies. As the name suggests it is red in color and can be consumed as it is or can be broken down and made into a powder. It is really spicy and the intense heat is concentrated in the seeds. Fresh red chillies are milder. Usage Red chili's are usually gro...

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    Saffron

    A unique flavored spice, made from the dried stamens of the crocus flower. It can be found in threads or ground and is known for its medicinal properties.The styles and the dried stigmas of the flower are used as a seasoning and coloring agent in many cuisines. It is known to be cultivated in Greece first and is also one of the costliest spices in...

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    Dried Fenugreek Leaves

    Popularly known in the Indian subcontinent as Kasuri Methi, fenugreek leaves are an ancient spice used for flavoring various dishes. The leaves have a bitter taste, but when added to the recipe, titillate the taste buds. Apart from the dried leaves, the green leaves and the seeds are also commonly used while cooking. The yellow-amber c...

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