All about spices , what they are useful for and when to use them. Learn about the uses of spices in international cuisine. The spices we use everyday have curative properties.
Savory herb is one of the oldest spices in the world and in our country it has been widely popular for centuries. The huge application of savory herb in the culinary world is indisputable.
The red-hot culinary spice, cayenne pepper, is actually the popular chili, considered the spiciest pepper on earth. Tropical America is considered the homeland of cayenne pepper.
Cardamom is an exotic spice, which is immensely used in Eastern cuisine. Ground cardamom is the main ingredient of curry. Cardamom is an expensive but also very aromatic spice.
Cinnamon is one of the most aromatic spices that people have used for centuries. It is added to flavor various dishes and is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. What we need to know about Ceylon cinnamon.
Green spices are widely used in cooking. Each has a beneficial effect on the body. Rosemary strengthens the nerves, thyme has a strong antiseptic effect, marjoram has an invigorating effect.
Mace is an aromatic spice derived from the fruits of the evergreen Myristica fragrans tree. It also yields the popular spice nutmeg. Mace is among the spices highly valued in the culinary arts.
Kala Namak is a special type of Indian mineral salt, also known as Sulemani Namak, Black Salt, Himalayan Black Salt and Kala Loon. Kala Namak is recommended for gas, bloated stomach, acids, goiters, hysteria and more.
Mahlab is a common Arabic spice, distinguished by a taste that melds almond and cherry nuances. The culinary properties of mahlab are valued predominately in Arabic, Turkish, Syrian, Greek and Armenian cuisine.
Star anise or Chinese star anise is the fruit of the evergreen tree Illicium verum. Ground star anise is used in recipes for sweets, baked goods, jams, jellies, compotes.
White pepper is obtained from the fruits of Piper nigrum when the peppercorns ripen completely. White pepper is especially recommended for people who suffer from loss of appetite, since it stimulates appetite and improves gastrointestinal function.
Mint (Mentha) is a genus of perennial plants from the Lamiaceae family. Mint has been used since ancient times due to its culinary, medicinal and aromatic properties.
Since the time of Egyptian pharaohs, through the Middle Ages and all the way up to today, cumin is one of the most famous spices, which has a wide use in the kitchen.