WHY DOES EACH MASALA MATTER?
EVERY SPICE LISTED HERE IS A PART OF ONE OF MY BLENDS AT LEAST. EACH SPICE CARRIES ITS OWN FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE. sOME ARE NUTTY. SOME ARE BOLD. SOME ARE SPICE AND SOME ARE SWEET. SOME ARE EVEN PUNGENT. THEIR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT IS A BLEND IS THE REASON BEHIND THE PERFECT FLAVOR. bESIDES ITS FLAVOR PROPERTIES, THESE SPICES ARE WIDELY USED IN INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINES FOR VARIETY OF THEIR MEDICINAL PROPERTIES.
LEASE NOTE THAT THESE HERBS AND SPICES ARE NOT REPLACEMENTS FOR ACTUAL MEDICINES AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN LIEU OF PHYSICIAN-PRESCRIBED MEDICINES.
TURMERIC
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IT IS the seed of a plant of a flowering plant native to the irano-turian region in the middle east. IT has a warm, earthy flavor that is both a little sweet and bitter Cumin is used as an important ingredient in Indian food. Whole seeds are mixed in with dishes as a garnish for flavor and powders are used to make spice blends. Cumin IS KNOWN TO HAVE Anti-cancer properties and antioxidants. It IS also KNOWN helps to control blood sugar.
CUMIN
CORIANDER
CHILLI POWDER
THIS SPICE NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION. KNOWS FOR ITS HEAT, MADE FROM WHOLE RED CHILLIES, POUND TO A POWDER, THIS BEAUTIFUL RED COLORED SPICE REMAINS A KEY INGREDIENT IN INDIAN FOOD
CINNAMON
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Cardamom is the seed of a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia. Cardamom has a piney, fruity AND unique flavor. pERHAPS THE MOST SWEETLY AROMATIC SPICE, Cardamom is used to add flavor to foods. Cardamom IS KNOWN TO reduce cancer and Alzheimer's risk and IS KNOW TO HAVE has antioxidant properties.
CARDAMOM
ASAFOETIDA
Kasoori Methi
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Kasoori Methi or Fenugreek is a plant that can be found everywhere around the world. Kasoori Methi or Fenugreek has a sweet nutty flavor. Kasoori Methi or Fenugreek is used in spice blends as well in curries to impart flavor. Kasoori Methi or Fenugreek lowers blood sugar and is useful for treating diabetes
DRIED MANGO POWDER
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Dried mango powder has a TANGY flavor. It is used in spice blends, SALADS, ETC. Dried mango powder is known to improve digestion and fight acidity.
BAY LEAF
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Cloves are the aromatic part of a tree that is native to Indonesia. Cloves have a subtle sweet flavor. Cloves are used in many Indian dishes are garnish as well as to impart flavor in the dish. Cloves reduce inflammation and can be used to treat colds and nausea.
CLOVES
Fennel
Fennel comes from a flowering plant in the carrot family that is native to the Mediterranean. Fennel is used in spice blends to flavor curries. Fennel is full of vitamins and it can lower your risk of heart disease
BLACK PEPPERCORN
Dried ginger
Dried ginger has a spicy and warm taste to it. IT is used to flavor certain curries and Indian dishes. Dried ginger IS KNOWN to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar. It also helps to calm indigestion and other gut problems. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY IT IS USED IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINES FOR ITS FIGHTING PROPERTIES AGAINST COMMON COLDS AND COUGH.
NUTMEG/MACE
Star anise
mustard seeds
Garlic
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Garlic comes from a flowering plant related to onions. It is native to central Asia. Garlic has a spicy pungent flavor. Garlic can reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Cashwes
