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Without spices, food is incomplete. Indian food is known for its amazing spices. From cardamom, fenugreek to tamarind and jeera, all the spices have its special place in the kitchen and food.Who does not love food? Most of us crave for food with a strong aroma and taste. So what adds so much flavour to the food? It is the right mix of spices that brings interesting flavours to your palate. All of us need food as it is the basic necessity of life. With time we tend to be inclined towards a particular type of food due to its rich aroma and taste which is rendered by the spices. Whatever may be your favourite Indian food - biryani, samosa, chicken kebab, paneer tikka or jalebi - you are sure to be in a fix if one asks you to prepare them at home. The long list of spices that goes in all the Indian dishes is the secret behind the amazing taste of these food items. The tantalizing aroma emanating from the Indian food is due to the delicious mix of blended spices added to it. You can check out a wide range of spices online to add more taste to your cooking. Here are a few essentials you shouldn't miss. Spices like cinnamon sticks, cardamom, fenugreek are essential to enhance the flavour of the food that you cook. Depending on what dish you make, you may choose to put all or some of these spices in it. If you are wondering “What is cinnamon, you are not alone. You may recognize cinnamon by its Hindi name, Dalchini. To make your life easier, here is a list of spices and their Hindi names. Cardamom is known as Elaichi popularly. Fenugreek is also known as Methi or Kasoori Methi. Tamarind is Imli. Cumin is known as Jeera. All these spices and masalas lend great flavour to food and have other benefits as well. Cardamom is said to be an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Adding cardamom to the food can also aid in digestion and treat ulcers. Cardamom is also very good for the mouth and can prevent cavities and bad breath. Fenugreek or Kasoori Methi is said to help in lowering blood sugar levels. Kasoori Methi can also boost testosterone. Breastfeeding mothers can consume kasoori methi to increase the production of milk. Methi is useful for lowering cholesterol levels and helps control appetite. The fenugreek benefits include improving digestion and lowering cholesterol. Jeera or Cumin can cure piles, asthma and bronchitis. Jeera also aids in digestion especially Jeera Water. Jeera water can stimulate the production of enzymes that break down carbs, fats and glucose. You can easily enjoy the Jeera water benefits at home as it is very easy to make. The tamarind health benefits are also quite impressive. Tamarind contains a lot of nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium, iron, thiamine and is great for diabetics as well. If you want to find out the exact nutritional content of any masala or spice, you can just look it up easily on bigbasket. Say you want to find out the nutritional content for mustard, all you have to do is look up the mustard nutrition on bigbasket. All the masalas and spices that you could possibly want are available on bigbasket. Just place your order and your items will be delivered to you right at your doorstep.

Different essential Spices for Indian Cuisine

Cumin It is an aromatic spice which is slightly roasted or powdered and mixed in curries to add a great taste to it. Cumin is also called jeera and is used for preparing ayurvedic medicines in India. Coriander Coriander leaves are used to garnish most of the Indian dishes. Ground coriander seeds are a staple for many curries. It goes well when paired with other spices. Indian garam masala is incomplete without its main ingredient coriander. Mustard Mustard seeds come in different shades, such as black, brown, white and yellow. Yellow mustard is widely used in America whereas black mustard seeds are popular in India. Mustard has nutritional values as it is a rich source of Omega-3. Tempering chutneys in India with spluttering mustard seeds in oil is quite common. Cinnamon Biryani is a favourite dish of many, and cinnamon sticks are the main ingredient that makes it more flavourful. The sweetness of cinnamon adds flavour to savouries and desserts. Different varieties of cinnamon, such as Ceylon cinnamon and cassia cinnamon, are available online. Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, equipped with anti-inflammatory properties, can decrease blood-sugar levels and has anti-diabetic compounds. These are some of the uses of cinnamon due to which it is called the king of spices. Cardamom Another member of garam masala is the cardamom. Cardamom should be used with caution as excess more of it overtakes all the other flavours in a dish. Whole cardamom pods are available online in Bigbasket which you can avail at your doorstep. Fenugreek Fenugreek leaves have medicinal properties according to Ayurveda. Fenugreek seeds and leaves, both are used in cooking. Benefits of fenugreek include low blood sugar levels, increased milk production in lactating women and reduced cholesterol levels. Dried fenugreek leaves also known as Kasuri methi, is largely used for garnishing Indian curries. India is famous for its tradition, custom, culture and a wide range of dishes. These dishes are made even more special with the colourful and rich spices. Impress your loved ones by adding these magic spices to your dishes.