subject: Indian Spices- Natural Condiments And Flavours For A Healthy Living [print this page] The ancient spice routes through which many foreigners like Portuguese and the English reached India and spices were one of the attractions for merchants from abroad.
Uses of Spices
Spices bring out the flavour and the unique tastes of Indian dishes and spices are found to have a positive influence on the digestive process and absorption of the food. Though spices are used in crushed or powdered form, Whole Spices are also used in some dishes like biriyanis where these will be cooked with rice and meat or vegetables.
Indian spices have been in use since thousands of years back and most of the spices are also used in the traditional Indian medical system of Ayurveda for their medicinal properties. Spices are also used in preservation and for seasoning dishes as well.
Different Types of Spices
Ground Spices like pepper, cloves, cardamom and coriander are used for marinating and to add up to the flavour and taste of the dishes. Indian spices are exported to almost all parts of the world and are precious foreign exchange earners. Indian Cooking Spices make the food very spicy, flavoursome and healthy.
Pepper, more famous as the black gold is one of the most important spices among Indian cooking spices. It helps in the digestion process and is used to cure cold and fever as well. Turmeric is a natural food colouring agent that gives an appetizing golden hue to the food. It has an amazing healing property and is often used as a dressing for cuts and insect bites. Ginger improves appetite and increases metabolic rate and is an excellent home remedy for nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.
No Indian cuisine will be complete without a rich smattering of spices and has one of the highest per capita consumption of spices. Though ready to use spices and masalas are available in the market, most of the Indian homes still prefer to buy fresh spices and grind it according to their tastes and needs to ensure the best results.
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