Cumin seed is used as a spice for its distinctive flavour and aroma. It is globally popular and an essential flavoring in many cuisines, particularly South Asian, Northern African, and Latin American cuisines. Various types of Cumin are as follows:
Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. Fennel seeds are also used for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating& loss of appetite. They are available in following:
Black pepper is the most pungent and flavorful of all types of peppers. They are used as spices & flavoring. They are available in various following forms:
Fenugreek is used as an herb, spice (seeds), and vegetable. The seeds are bitter in taste but are rich in vitamins, folic acid and are a rich storehouse of many minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. They are used as preservatives in pickles & flavoring various dishes. They are available in different types:
Cardamom is one of the high priced spices in the world. Cardamom is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It has well established culinary values, and it is used in a wide range of sweets and confectionery. It is an important ingredient of garam masala, a combination spice for many vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Cardamom acts as a mouth-freshener after meals.