IMPORTANCE OF SPICES AND ITS USES IN DAILY LIFE

                 

spices are aromatic,pungent substances used to flavour food.In india varity of spices are grown according to its climate. spices are used in different forms,

1. whole
2. chopped
3. ground
4. roasted
5. sauteed
6. toppings

some spices are added end of the food,some are heated in pan with oil or ghee where as some spices extract removed to make oil. and also mixed with gravy while grinding.

Lets see the importance of spices 

• it is important as food and as medicine
• gives unique flavour 

Below are the list of unique spices which are used daily in every indian home.

ASAFOETIDA

It is also called as hing and has punjent smells. it is used in cooking food to prevent stomach gas(digestive aid) after eating lentils.benifits in adding hing in cooking are

                                                                 1.It helps in lowering blood pressure,

                                                                2.treat headaches naturally,

                                                                3.helps in curing indigestion.acts as laxative

BLACK CARDAMOM

Is also called as kali ilayachi. and has camphor like flavour with a smoky character,It is used rarely in sweet dishes to increase the flavour of dish.health benefits are 

1. improves digestion,

2.controls heart beats,

3.reduces acidity.

PEPPERCORNS

It is also called as miri.and has punjent taste, one of the most commonly used in all cuisines and seasoning around the world. 

It is used in cooking for flavour and for medicinal purpose. to relive cold.health benefits are

  1. high in antioxidents.
                      2.has anti inflammatory properties

3. lowers cholestrol.

                 4. improves blood sugar level.

 CUMIN SEEDS

 

cumin seeds are also called as zira,used as adistinctive flavour and aroma.it also used as a whole seeds,                             1.It helps in digestion.

                               2.protein and dietary fibers

CAROM(AJWAIN)

Ajwain is also known as ovo. mostly used in medicinal used less in cooking. benifits in consuming ajwain are 1.fights bacteria and fungi

              2.has inflamatory effect

 3. prevents cold 

RED CHILLI  PEPPER

Chilli widely used in cusine to add heat in dish whole over world.it also used to flavour the cooking. chilli are spicy so combined with coconut so that spice gets adjusted. benefits of chilli consuming in daily diets are 1.fight inflammation

                    2.booste immunity

                    3.clear congestion

         BAY LEAF

Bay leaf is aromatic evergreen shrub.it is used as flavouring agents during the food preparation stage.widely used in indian kitchen.benefits of bay lear are

1.rich in sourse in vitamins

                           2.contain enzymes that breakdown proteins

                                   3.digest food faster helps in calming indigestion

CARDAMON

Cardomon is also called as elachi . It is used for flavouring.commonly used in sweet dish.

It has antioxidant and diuretics properties. 

CLOVES

Cloves also called as lavang. Cloves are aromatic buds,used in cusine for aromatic purpose,benefits such as

                                            1antioxidant,kills bacteria
                                            2.help combat toothache
                                            3.enrich with antibiotic,antiviral, antimicrobial properties.

    CINNAMON

                                              

cinnamon is a spice obtained from bark of the cinnamon tree.it is used for flavouring and aromatic in dish.benefits are                1.loaded with antioxidents

                                           2.has anti inflammatory properties

                                           3.lowers blood sugar levels

CORIENDER SEEDS

Coriander seeds also called as dhanaya.  seeds and leaves are usef in cooking.It has a lemony citrus flavour.it is nutty,spicy and orange in colour.Benifits are

                                                    1.rich in immune boosting antioxidant.

                                                    2.may help lower blood sugar.

                                                    3.Easy to add to diet

FENNEL SEEDS

It is also called as badishep,anise flavored spice, brown and green in colour.Mainly used after food. Benefits are                                   1.digest food

                                                      2.reduce water retention

                                                      3.help to regulate blood pressure

                                                      4.help to purify blood sugar.

FENUGREEK LEAF/SEEDS

Fenugreek is also called as methi.bitter taste, used rarely in cooking, mostly used as medicinal purpose

                                                                 1.balance cholestrol 

                                                                 2.soothe upset stomach and digestive problem

                                                                 3.reduce mentrual cramps

                                                                 4.reduce appetite

MUSTARD SEEDS

Mustard seeds are also called as sasav,mohari.they are white or black most commonly used is black. mostly used in veg cooking for tadka. benefits of mustards seed are

                                                                    1.rich in nutients

                                                                    2.reduces severity of asthma attack

                                                                    3.lowers blood pressure

                                                                    4.good for digestion

NUTMEG

nutmeg is also known as supari ,has fresh rich aroma,bitter sweet flavour.used in making medicine and

cooking.Benefits are    1.relives pain

                                                 2.soothe indigestion

                                                            3.increase immune system

                                                    4.reduces insomnia

POPPY SEEDS

poppy seeds are called as khaskhas,used in cooking in masala dish.poppy seeds are known to relive exhaustion. Benefits are

                                                                 1. Decress anxiety

                                                                 2. Relive abdominal pain

                                                                 3.ease dry coughScough

                                                                 4. Helps in improving bones health

STAR ANISE

Star anise is also called as chakri ful

Or dagadful,it smells pungent licorice like aroma.mostly used in briyani dishes.and others cooking.Benifits are         1.used in treating cough and cold

                                    2. Helps in improve digestion

                              3. Tteats gas and bloating

                       4.relive constipation

TURMERIC

Turmeric is also called as haldi.used commonly in cooking, has earthy aroma pungent,slightly bitter flavour. Benefits are     1.prevent heart attack

                                        2.it is anti inflammatory

                                    3.contains antioxidant

                                                                       4.it also improves symptoms of depression.