Spices
Anise
Cumin
Cloves
Chilli
Paprika
Curry Leaves
Chilli
Paprika
Curry Leaves
Chilli peppers are notable for their hot flavour. They’re rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re primarily used as a fresh or dried spice. Chilli has a deep, strong spicy, smell and a highly pungent taste which may be experienced as unpleasant.
Paprika is a colourful spice that has vitamin A, capsaicin, and carotenoid antioxidants. These may help prevent inflammation and improve your cholesterol, eye health, and blood sugar levels, among other health benefits. The flavour and the aroma should be sweet, tangy and savoury, like sun-dried tomatoes.
They aid digestion, promoting hair health, reducing cholesterol, controlling diabetes, and having anti-inflammatory properties. They actually have a flavour similar to kaffir lime leaves, a herbal bitterness and a citrus kick.
Brown Spices
Anise
Cumin
Cloves
Anise is a plant with a distinct, licorice-like taste. It’s often used to add flavor to desserts and drinks and is known as a natural remedy for various ailments. In particular, anise seed is rich in iron which is vital for the production of healthy blood cells in your body. Aniseed has a sweet, strongly aromatic taste and emits a characteristically pleasant odor when bruised or crushed.
Research has confirmed cumin has health benefits such as promoting digestion and reducing food-borne infections. It also suggests some lesser-known benefits like promoting weight loss and improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Cumin lends its distinctive flavor to chili, tamales, and various Indian curries. Its flavor has been described as earthy, nutty, spicy, and warm.
Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice, but they have also been used in traditional medicine. containing several important vitamins and minerals, cloves are rich in antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress which can contribute to the development of chronic disease.