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SPICES AND THEIR USES !!

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Anise seed</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Saunf</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Anise Seed is a gray-brown oval seed from a plant in the parsley family . It is a small sweet smelling light green colored aromatic seeds. It is related to caraway, dill, cumin, and fennel.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>It is used in soups and stews. Its licorice-like flavor and is popular in candies and Anise oil is used in liquors. It stimulate digestion so are often used as an after-dinner mouth freshener.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Anise Seeds smell and taste like licorice.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Alum</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Fitkari</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Asafoetida</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Hing</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>This is a dried brownish colored resin with a . It is available in lump form as well as in grainy powdered form.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>It is stored in a jar with a strong airtight container so as to prevent the smell dispersing into other ingredients and it is a common practice to put few lumps of it in each bottle containing powdered spices like chilies, turmeric powder,cummin seeds, powdered coriander etc. to keep them safe from insects. It is a good remedy for a stomach ache just mix it with a pinch of salt & gulp it with water.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>It has a bitter taste and a very strong odor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Stored in airtight containers.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> ___________________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Anise</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Suwa</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Dry Fruit</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small> It is a small plant from the parsley family with a golden-brown colour,and tear shaped .</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>It helps in digestion and is also used as mouth freshener when mixed with grated coconut.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Has a sweet licorice flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in a cool, dry place.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Arrowroot</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Arrowroot is a white powder extracted from the root of a West Indian plant.It looks and feels like cornstarch.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Arrowroot is used as a thickening agent for sauces, fruit pie fillings , and puddings.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Arrowroot has no flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_______________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Amchur/ amchoor</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Dried Mango powder-- See in D</small></td></tr></tbody></table>______________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Anardhana</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Pomegranate seeds -- See in P</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_________________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Allspice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Allspice is the small,dried, dark brown unripe berry of an evergreen tree in the myrtle family.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>It is used in pickling spice, spiced tea mixes, cakes, cookies, and pies. Food producers use it in ketchup, pickles, and sausages.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Allspice is pungent and fragrant.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

 

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Basil</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Tulsi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is a sacred plant for the Hindus and is a bright green, leafy plant, which belongs to the mint family.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Basil is widely used in Italian cuisine & Thai cooking. The herb complements meat, vegetables, cheese, and egg dishes & are also used for garnishing.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Its leaves has a sweet flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Bay leaf</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Tejpatta</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>They are dry light green colored large dried leaves of the bay laurel tree are one of the oldest herbs used in cookery.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Bay Leaves, a staple in American kitchens, are used in soups, stews, meat and vegetable dishes. Even Indians too use them for flavoring rice & curries.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Bay Leaves are pungent and have a sharp, bitter taste.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in dark, dry places& in airtight containers.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>______________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Black pepper</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kali mirch</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Small, dark, unripe fruit of the pepper plant. Most people are familiar with the ground pepper, but in India peppers are often used whole.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> _____________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Black salt</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kala namak</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is a purplish brown colored rock salt, mostly used in rathias, snacks & pickles.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Black salt is available in the form of regular crystals from translucent amber to Grey brown in color. Powdered rock salt is fine and brown or smoky Grey in color.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>It has a peculiar aroma similar to that of pickled eggs. The salty taste is less powerful than that of common salt.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in dark, dry places& in airtight containers.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Brown Cardamom</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Badi Motti eliachi</small></td></tr></tbody></table>____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Black Onion Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kalonji</small></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Barley</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Jau</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Cereal</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is the earliest known cereal to be cultivated. Due of its low gluten content, it is not usually used to make bread.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Black peppercorns</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kalamirchi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>They are small, dark, unripe fruit of the pepper plant. Black peppercorns are sometimes used whole with other whole spices, such as cloves, cardamom pods and bay leaves, to flavor curries.Fresh green peppercorns in bunches are used in pickles. They are also used whole or in freshly ground in powdered form when recipe calls for it.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> __________________________________________

 

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cardamom</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Elaichi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cardamom is the ground seed of the capsular fruit of a rhizomatous Indian herb. The seeds are found in oval-shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4- and 1-inch long.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Cardamom are of two types -one is dark brown and big (Badi Elaichi) with seeds inside and has a strong flavor & is used for flavoring rice & curries. The other one is light green colored ;small in size and with black seeds and a very pleasant smell. It is extensively used in flavoring sweet dishes.In Scandinavian countries it is commonly added to breads.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Cardamom has an intense, pungent, sweet flavor but a very aromatic taste.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>______________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Caraway Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Shahijeera or Black Cumin Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Caraway Seed is actually the fruit of a biennial herb in the parsley family.The seed is dark brown in color & is about 1/5-inch long and tapered at the ends. The hard seed shells have five pale ridges.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Caraway Seed is a common used in flavoring many kinds of rye bread. It is also used to flavor vegetarian dishes, sausage, cheese, cabbage, and soups.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Caraway Seed has a pungent aroma and has a tangy flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>____________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Chili</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Mirchi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spice</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Chili Powder is a blend of spices that usually includes ground chili peppers, cumin, and garlic powder. These hot peppers are extremely fiery and are quite pungent and should be used with caution.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small> In India it is used in all types of foods.Chili Powder is also used in Southwestern and Mexican-type cooking.Dried chilies can be used whole or coarsely crushed.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Chili Powder mixtures can vary from mild to extremely spicy. It is not necessarily hot, but may have a mild flavor if made with a chili pepper of a less pungent variety.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small> Store it in a cool dry place or Refrigerate.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cinnamon</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Dalchini</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cinnamon is the dried brown bark of various laurel trees.Ground cinnamon is perhaps the most common baking spice. Cinnamon sticks are made from long pieces of bark that are rolled, pressed, and dried.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Cinnamon is used in the preparations of sweets, rice, curries, cakes, cookies, and desserts throughout the world. Cinnamon is also used in savory chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Stick Cinnamon is used in pickling and for flavoring hot beverages.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Cinnamon has an aromatic sweet, woody fragrance in both ground and stick forms.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cilantro</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cilantro is the leaf of the young coriander plant.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Before it is used, Cilantro should be crushed, either by hand or with a mortar and pestle. Cilantro is a perfect addition to Mexican dishes; add Cilantro to salsas and bean dips.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Cilantro's taste is a fragrant mix of parsley and citrus.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Coriander Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Sabut Dhania</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Coriander is the seed of a plant in the parsley family. The seed is globular and almost round, brown to yellow red, and 1/5 inch in diameter with alternating straight and wavy ridges.Coriander is not interchangeable with cilantro, although they are from the same plant.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Coriander seeds (sabut dhania) whole and in commonly used in many spice mixtures, savories, vegetable dishes and pickles.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Coriander has a mild, distinctive taste similar to a blend of lemon and sage.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Curry powder</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Curry Powder is a blend of many spices and is used widely in savory dishes throughout India .</small></td></tr></tbody></table>____________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cardamom Powder</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Elaichi Powder</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>The seeds of the green cardamom are powdered, so they can be added to desserts to desserts and into garam masala.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> _____________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cloves</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Lavang</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cloves are the rich, brown, dried, aromatic unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. The name comes from the French "clou" meaning nail.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Cloves are used in whole form to flavor many sweet and curries. Its oil is of a great medicinal value.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Cloves are strong, pungent, and sweet.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Cumin seed</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Jeera</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cumin is the pale green seed of a small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly elliptical and deeply furrowed.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Cumin can be used whole or ground. It gives out more aroma when roasted or added to hot oil. Used mainly for its digestive properties.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>___________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Chives</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is a fragrant herb with thin green stems and a mild onion flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>They are a good source of vitamin A and also contain a fair amount of potassium and calcium.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Chives have a mild onion flavor and are available fresh year-round.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> _______________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Curry leaves</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kadipatha</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is a strong smelling aromatic leaf similar in appearance to bay leaves but has a very different flavour.The dark green leaves are almond shaped. Curry leaves are available fresh or dried.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>In South India, curry leaves are used to flavor vegetables, lentils and breads.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>____________________________________


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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Dill Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Suwa bhaji</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Dill is a tall seed in the parsley family.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Used fresh in many Indian dishes, especially in the South. They are very fond of and use extensively in their cooking. Like bay leaves, they are added for their flavor and kept aside while eating.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>The Dill Seed flavor is clean, pungent, and reminiscent of caraway.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_______________________________
<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Dalchini</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Cinnamon -- See in C</small></td></tr></tbody></table>______________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Dhania</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Coriander -- See in C</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_______________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Dried Mango powder</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Amchoor</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Sour, unripe mangoes that are dried and sold in slices and powder.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Its primary use is in Indian cooking, giving foods a sweet/sour flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>The powder is camel colored, fine and has a tangy sour taste.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Dry fenugreek leaves</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Kasoori methi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Herb</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Kasuri Methi is used as a flavoring and adds a very wholesome touch to vegetables and onion based curries.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table>

 

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Eliachi/ Chhoti Eliachi/ Hari Eliachi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Green cardamom -- See in G</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________________

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Fennel Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Saunf</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Fennel Seed is the oval, green or yellowish-brown dried fruit of the aniseed family.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>In India fennel seeds are used in flavoring many vegetable dishes and pickles. It is roasted and eaten after meals as mouth freshener.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Fennel has an anise-like flavor but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_______________________
<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Fenugreek</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Methi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Fenugreek greens - Methi Saag Fenugreek Dried Leaves- Katoori Methi</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> ____________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Fenugreek seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Methi dana</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Seeds</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>These yellowish brown, flat, squarish flat seeds are extremely pungent and is important in Indian cooking. They are used in pickles and for flavoring vegetable and curries.Fenugreek seeds have a lot of medicinal value.</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> _____________________________

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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Ginger Powder</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Saunth</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Dry ginger powder has a pale yellow ochre appearance and a harsh and pungent aroma. It is also called "Soonth".</small></td> </tr> </tbody></table> _________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Ginseng</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>It is a sweet licorice-flavored Chinese rootand has many medicinal properties.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>____________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Garam Masala</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>This is an Indian curry mixture with a more complex flavor and aroma. The mixture is always made fresh by the cook, never purchased pre-ground. The mixture may include cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, pepper, chills, and caraway. These spice mixtures vary greatly between cooks and different dishes.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Garam Masala is also used as a condiment, being added to a dish at the end of cooking.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Garam Masala has a rich, warm fragrance and tastes spicy and aromatic.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Garlic</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Lasan</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Garlic is the dried root of the lily family. Garlic grows in a bulb that consists of a number of cloves. Each clove is protected by a layer of skin, but all are held together in one larger unit by additional layers of skin.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Garlic is used in cuisine's throughout the world. It is indispensable in Chinese, Italian, and Mexican foods.This is used in pulped, crushed or chopped form along with ginger, in most curries as it enhances the flavor of curries, chutneys and pickles. It has a lot of medicinal value. It is good for heart patients as it purifies blood and reduces cholesterol.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Garlic has a distinctive odor and flavor.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Store in cool, dark, dry places.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Ginger</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Adrak</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Description</small></td> <td><small>Ginger is a rhizome flavoring from a tuberous root of a plantain of the Ginger family.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Ginger is used in gingerbread, ginger ale, and Asian dishes. It is used in many Indian curries before grating or chopping very finely .Dried powdered ginger is used as a standby.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>Ginger has a slightly biting and hot note. Its aroma is rich, sweet, warm, and woody.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>StorageTips</small></td> <td><small>Refrigerate.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>__________________________________

<table bordercolorlight="#FFFFFF" width="100%" border="0" bordercolor="#800000" height="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="30%"><small>Name</small></td> <td><small>Green cardamom</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>HindiName</small></td> <td><small>Chhoti elaichi</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>Legend</small></td> <td><small>Spices</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>EthnicUse</small></td> <td><small>Both Indian savouries and sweets are flavoured with cardamom. This fragrant spice is used in rich, red curries and milk based desserts.
Around the world, green cardamom is used in spiced cakes and breads.</small></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><small>TasteAroma</small></td> <td><small>The whole pod stores better and retains the aroma of the seeds.</small></td></tr></tbody></table>_____________________________