Spices or Masala as it is called in Hindi, may becalled the “heartbeat” of an Indian kitchen. The secret ingredient that makesIndian food truly Indian is the generous use of signature spices. From ancienttimes of the maharaja’s, spices have added unforgettable flavours and life toIndian cuisine. Indian spices offer significant health benefits and contributetowards an individual's healthy life. They add flavor and nutrients to disheswithout fat or calories! A spice may be available in several forms: fresh,whole dried, or pre-ground dried. Generally, spices are dried.
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, berry, budor other vegetable substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring orpreserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafygreen plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobialproperties. Spices produce a vast and diverse assortment of organic compounds,the great majority of which do not appear to participate directly in growth anddevelopment.
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