The spices for Indian cuisine

What are the 11 most common spices of India?

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Indian cuisine is famous all over the world. India's spices and herbs make Indian cuisine delicious and famous. The spices bring variety even to the same type of food.

There are 28 states and 8 union territories in India. Different states also have different cuisine. Even though the cuisine is diverse, the same spices are found almost everywhere in India. Only they are used in different ways. Some spices are found in almost all the regions of India.

Here, in the first paragraph of this article, I have mentioned the name of 10 common spices.

1) Dhaniya (coriander seed)- It is one of the most common spices in India. Coriander seeds are used by almost all classes of people, and also it is used in almost all Indian cuisines. 

2) Jeera ( Cumin seed)- Cumin seeds are also used commonly throughout India. Both modest and special dishes are cooked with cumin seeds. Coriander and cumin seeds are used together in most recipes.

4) Haldi (Turmeric)- Turmeric has been given an important place in India. It is used not only in food but in many rituals also. Turmeric plays an important role in weddings of every caste in India. It is considered an auspicious substance and used in worship. Apart from this, turmeric is also used as a preservative substance. Turmeric is also used for the beautification of the face by many people because medicinal particles are also found in turmeric.

5) Posto (Poppy seed)- It is also one of the Indian spices. It can't be called simply because it is expensive and unaffordable for everyone. But it is commonly and widely used in West Bengal.

6) Sarso (Mustard seed)- Many traditional dishes are cooked in India with mustard seed. Rather Sarso can be called a specialist in Indian traditional dishes.

7) Panch Foran- (a mixture of 5 to 7 kinds of seeds). It is very common and traditionally used in India. It is not a single Spice but 5 to 7 kinds of seeds are put together.

It is putting in very hot oil a small amount of it. It imparts an extraordinary flavour to the cuisine. Fenugreek, Black Cumin, Celery, Fennel, and Mustard seeds are mixed in equal amounts, this mixture is called Panch Foran.

8) Red chilli- It is the most important spice in all spices. It adds spiciness to the cuisine as well as gives an extraordinary texture.

9) Black pepper- It is a very common spice which is used to make a dish spicier. 

10) Black salt- Black Salt is also counted among the common spices of India. Sometimes black salt alone helps to bring out a distinct flavour in foods.

11) Asafoetida (Hing)- This is also one of the common spices of India. It is used in cooking many traditional dishes in India, like Tadka, Chana dal, plain Dal, Chole, etc. It imparts a wonderful Aroma to the food.

What are the 5 Indian spices used both as culinary and medicinal? 

1) Turmeric- Turmeric is used not only to impart beautiful texture to food but also in skin treatment, rituals and other purposes.

2)  Clove- In India, Clove is used not only as a Spice but it is used in many worships. In Hindu scriptures also, Clove is mentioned as a culinary seed. Cardamom and Clove are often used together both in worship and as medicine.

3) Fenugreek seed- Fenugreek seeds are used in culinary and as medicines. It helps to reduce the risk of Diabetes, and heart and blood pressure conditions.

4) Cinnamon- Cinnamon is a kind of Garam Masala. It is used in cooking on festive days because it adds an extraordinary flavour to the food when Garlic and onion are not used in the food.

5) Cardamom- Cardamom and Clove are often used together both in worship and cooking. Cardamom extract helps to decrease elevated liver enzymes and cholesterol levels.