India is called the land of spices and nowhere else in the world can you find as many spices and herbs as you can find in India. Spices are used extensively in Indian cuisine and give it that unique flavor and taste. These spices and herbs not only give flavor to the dish but also have several medicinal values.

Below is a list of few Indian spices:

• Asafetida is actually a resin from a tree. It has a very unpleasant smell hence it is also called Devil’s dung. Its odor is so strong that it should be kept away from other spices so as to prevent it from contaminating them. It is available as a fine powder or in small chunks that can be crushed. It proves to be very good for digestion and is an anti-flatulent.
• Cumin is another important spice used in preparing almost all types of sabzi. It can be used whole or in a roasted powdered form. They have a distinct aroma and flavor. It is used for raita, a yogurt-based side-dish and for sprinkling over savory dishes for added flavor. It is also good for digestion.
• Turmeric or haldi is used in powdered form and its powder is bright yellow in color with a very earthy flavor. It is added in small quantities at the start of the dish and adds to the color and flavor of the dish. Turmeric has anti-bacterial and antiseptic qualities. It can be mixed with mustard oil and applied directly to cuts and burns. Alternatively, a pinch can be added to warm milk and given to people suffering from cold, or other illnesses. Hence, this proves to have a dual role both in food and in medicinal properties.
• Fenugreek seeds or methi Dana are hard, yellow colored seeds with a bitter taste. They are used to add flavor to curries and Indian pickles. Fenugreek seeds have various benefits. They are good for people with diabetes and also for the joints of the body. They are good for the health and shine of hair. They can be soaked overnight in water and eaten in the morning with milk or water. The leaves of the fenugreek plant are used in the preparation of a curry. The dried form of the leaves is used as an herb.

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