SWEET FLAG,  വയമ്പ്, बचा Sweet flag is a very important herb that is considered so highly in Ayurveda. This is also one herb that is very commonly used in home remedies and especially in village sides you ...

CARDAMOM, इलायची, ഏലം Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight but little is needed to impart flavour. It is best stored in the pod, as exposed or ground seeds quickly lose their flavour...

NUTMEG ,जायफल ,ജാതിക്ക Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree native to the Molucca Islands. Interestingly, the tree produces both Nutmeg and mace, and grows up to 60 feet tall. Although the tree takes sev...

 CINNAMON,കറുവപ്പട്ട,दालचीनी Cinnamon is a spice, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark as well as leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots of the cinnamon tree have also been used in traditio...

Mace is the spice made from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed. Its flavour is similar to nutmeg but more delicate, it is used to flavour baked goods, meat, fish, vegetables and in preserving and p...

Derived from ginger root dry ginger is a versatile spice that is used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Asian cultures have studied ginger for thousands of years and have used it to fight infections. Ayur...

What is star anise?  Why should I include star anise in my diet?  Star anise as the name indicates it is rightly named because of its star shape. It is from this star shaped pod that the seeds are taken for ...

Lots of recipes take hand of honey to add its sweetness. Ever wondered how much effort and hard work is behind the honey making process? The bees in the colony must visit at least 2 million flowers, fly over...

       The magic word of every Indian kitchen – ‘spices’. Spices have an ideal role in Indian kitchens for a long period of time till now. In markets, all commonly used spices are readily available. But the ...