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24 Top Indian Spices and How to Use Them – Master Indian Spice

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The following list contains 10 of the most commonly used spices in Indian food:
  • Garam masala.
  • Turmeric.
  • Coriander.
  • Ginger.
  • Cumin.
  • Cardamom (green & black)
  • Nutmeg.
  • Fenugreek.
Let's dive in by discussing seven Indian spices every kitchen should stock!
  1. Turmeric (Haldi) ...
  2. Cumin (Jeera) ...
  3. Coriander (Dhania) ...
  4. Cardamom (Elaichi) ...
  5. Cloves (Laung) ...
  6. Cinnamon (Dalchini) ...
  7. Chili Powder.
Getting familiar with these spices is a great first step in your knowledge.
  1. Turmeric (Haldi) Indian food needs turmeric. ...
  2. Cumin (Jira) ...
  3. Green Cardamom (Cchoti Ilayachi) ...
  4. Coriander. ...
  5. Cilantro. ...
  6. Garam Masala. ...
  7. Black Cardamom (Kali Ilayachi) ...
  8. Ginger (Adarek)
Indian Origins. Spices and herbs such as black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom have been used by Indians for thousands of years for both culinary and health purposes. Spices indigenous to India (such as cardamom and turmeric) were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon (2).
Black Pepper. Black Pepper is considered the 'king of spices' and rightfully so. Unlike its perennial companion, salt, which is easily available in any nook and corner of the world, the black pepper owes its origins to Kerala – a state in South India.