Kerala Spices

Ajwain is almost similar to cumin seeds, grown in central, northwestern, western and eastern states of India.

Allspice (Pimentia Dioica) Spices of India

Allspice is a relatively new entrant to India. Allspice, which resembles a good blend of spices Â– cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon is native to tropical central America, and probably the Caribbean islands.

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is used as a spice in India, Europe, Northern parts of Africa, Russia, etc.

The plant prefers cold but not frosting climate. The fruits are harvested late in summer, when they indicate ripening by turning brown.

Ferula Asafoetida –Spices of Kerala

Known by the terms devils dung and food of the gods, asafoetida is an important spice for different Indian cooking. It is a gum-resin from the plant Ferula asafetida.

Capers (capparis spinosa) flower buds form an important vegetable, preserved by either pickling in vinegar or in salt. Fruits that are not fully matured, small leaves too are pickled or used as a condiment.

Caraway (Carum carvi) -Spices of India

Caraway (Carum carvi) is an aromatic spice found in cold, northern parts of India, Asia and Europe. Now it is also found in American continent. Caraway is one of the oldest spices used by humans.

Green Cardamom (Eletaria Cardamomum) — Spices of Kerala

Green cardamom is an aromatic spice cultivated mainly in South India and mostly in Kerala. Cardamom is related to another spice, ginger as both of the plants come in the same family, Zingiberaceae. Green cardamom is also called true cardamom, small cardamom, lesser cardamom and cardamon.

Cashew nut, Anacardium occidentale belongs to the plant family anacardiaceae. Cashew nut is popular around the world for its unique taste. Cashew nut is the seed found inside the fruit seen at the bottom of brightly colored pseudo-fruit. The red or yellow part that appears to be the fruit is actually modified flower.

Celery (Apium graveolens) is an annual cultivated in the cold areas of north India. The leafstalk is a vegetable, and a spice or flavoring agent. Different varieties of celery are developed and parts like roots and seeds are also used as condiment or vegetable in different varieties.

Chillies (Capsicum annuum)– Spices of India

Chilli, (Capsicum annuum) is a common spice used almost around the world. There is a wide variety seen, and the taste ranges from sweet to hot.

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