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Fennel is the dried aromatic ripe fruit of herbaceous plant and grows well in mild climates. Throughout Asia and Europe fennel fruits or seeds are used but there is no region where extensive fennel usage were especially typical. Even in many Mediterranean, Arabic, Iranian, Indian and Central European dishes fennel is needed in small quantities. It is a component of the Chinese five-spice powder and the Bengali panch phoron in India. Different countries have various usage and beliefs regarding fennel. In ancient India fennel was used as a condiment and culinary spice. Today in India for meat dishes, fishes and seafood fennel is used to have the sweet flavor that also harmonizes with the earthy aroma of bread and gives pickles or vinegar a special flavor. Fennel Seeds is widely used in India as a Mouth Freshener especially after suppers. Producing States : Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

Cumin is one of the most typical spices for India and is fried or roasted before usage. Legumes, especially lentils are normally flavored by cumin fried in butterfat. Cumin also forms an essential part of the curry powder and of the Bengali spice mixture, panch phoron, besides being used in Northern Indian tandoori dishes. In imperial North Indian cuisine (Mughal or Mughlai) the mixture of cumin is prepared to relish sweet and aromatic flavor. This spice mixture is sometimes used for cooking, but more frequently sprinkled over the dishes before serving. Cummin is known for stimulating the appetite. It is antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, diuretic, astringent, emmenagogic and stomachic. It improves lactation and reduces nausea in pregnancy. In East, it is used more like a traditional herbal remedy. While in the Western countries, it is used as a carminative, in veterinary medicine. It is valuable in dyspepsia diarrhea and hoarseness, and may relieve flatulence and colic. It has been proved effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as diarrhea, indigestion, and morning sickness. Cummin also shows promise as a natural way to increase breast size. Used in a poultice, it relieves swelling of the breast or the testicles Producing States : Gujarat, Rajasthan, MadhyaPradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.

Fenugreek is an ancient spice and is mostly used in Middle East, Northern- Eastern Africa and India, especially for pickles. Dry roasting enhances the flavor and reduces the bitterness of this spice. In Egyptian papyri this spice finds its mention as of the plant necessary for the mummification process and as food, medicine and an embalming agent. Fenugreek seed is widely used as a galactagogue (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. It has also been used to increase breast size. It can be found in capsule form in many health food stores. It is also used as a conditioner when mixed with yogurt. Producing States : Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh &TamilNadu

Pepper tastes & smells best when ground directly on to food. For hot food it is best to add pepper well towards the end of the cooking process, this preserves the aroma. White pepper is used in white sauces rather than black pepper, which would give the sauce a speckled appearance. Green peppercorns can be mashed with garlic, cinnamon or to make a spiced butter or with cream to make a fresh and attractive sauce for fish

There is hardly any dish in which Indians don't put a little bit of turmeric. Curcumin, one of the active ingredients in turmeric, induces the flow of bile, which breaks down fats. Curcumin in Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent that relieves the aches and pains associated with arthritis. Turmeric is very useful in case of Cardiovascular conditions. Organic Turmeric pastes and ointments can be made from Turmeric. The turmeric, with its antibacterial action, will prevent the bacterial wound infections. Producing Centers: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra Tamilnadu

The dried chili pepper is the ripe fruit of brownish-red to red species of plant capsicum.The fruit is eaten cooked or raw for its fiery hot flavor, which is concentrated along the top of the pod. The stem end of the pod has glands, which produce the capsaicin, which then flows down through the pod. Removing the seeds and inner membranes is thus effective at reducing the heat of a pod. Whole dried chili peppers vary in length, red to brownish red in color. These are warm and peppery, having intense pungent flavor with a biting hot, sharp and cumulative lingering effect. Our Dried Red Chili is perfect to provide a spicy taste and aroma to the Indian cuisines. Widely used as one of the vital ingredients of dishes and delicacies, our Dried Red Chili is pure, Safe to use

Fresh ginger is essential to Asian and oriental cookery. It is used in pickles, chutneys and curry pastes and the ground-dried root is a constituent of many curry powders. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping. Ginger is mainly used in cakes and biscuits, especially ginger snaps and gingerbread. Ginger is also used in puddings, jams, preserves and in some drinks like ginger beer, ginger wine and tea. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping

All over the world is known mostly by its nuts owing to its unique taste, free availability and multifarious uses in the kitchen, bakery and confectionery. These nuts grow attached to an apple of a tree, which is not an apple in the real sense but a pseudo apple. Botanically the nut is the fruit and the apple is its pendecule. Cashew nuts, like all nuts, are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They are rich in mono-unsaturated fat which may help protect the heart. Cashew nuts are also a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate. They contain useful amounts of magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and copper which help prevent heart disease, promote strong bones, and give you energy. Eating cashews may also reduce your risk of getting Colon Cancer.

Raisins are made by dehydrating grapes in a process using the heat of the sun or a mechanical process of oven drying. Among the most popular types of raisins are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscat and Thompson seedless. The size of small pebbles, raisins have wrinkled skins surrounding chewy flesh that tastes like a burst of sugary sweetness. While the colors of raisins vary, they are generally a deep brown color, oftentimes with hints of a purple hue. Raisins are very good source of boron which is useful and Studies have shown that boron provides protection against osteoporosis and reproduces many of the positive effects of estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women. Study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults

Walnuts are a delicious way to add extra nutrition, flavor and crunch to a meal. While walnuts are harvested in December, they are available year round a great source of those all-important omega-3 fatty acids. It is no surprise that the regal and delicious walnut comes from an ornamental tree that is highly prized for its beauty. The walnut kernel consists of two bumpy lobes that look like abstract butterflies. The lobes are off white in color and covered by a thin, light brown skin. They are partially attached to each other. The kernels are enclosed in round or oblong shells that are brown in color and very hard.

Natural Sesame Seed ( White ) is seed of SESAMUM INDICUM PEDALIACEAC family. Seeds origin from top quality soil It is extensively used for the application in bakery products such as bread, bread sticks, cookies, candies, pasta, vegetables and curry dishes. The taste of roasted sesame seeds has wide applications in food industries including chocolate and ice cream and halva. As it is cholesterol free so being used in health food industries. Sesame seeds a very good source of manganese and copper, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals.

The Indian subcontinent they are often used whole, and are quickly fried in oil until they pop to impart a flavor to the oil. The spice is widely used for its flavor and aroma in the food processing industry. Mustard oil can be extracted from the seeds. The seeds, particularly the white ones are ground into flour and is mixed to a thick paste with a little water to make the condiment mustard. Mustard oil is widely used to cook lot of eatables and dishes. Whole white mustard seed is used in pickling spice and in spice mixtures for cooking meats and seafood. Powdered mustard acts as an emulsifier in the preparation of mayonnaise and salad dressings. Powdered mustard is also useful for flavoring barbecue sauces, baked beans, many meat dishes, deviled eggs, beets and succotash. There are many ready-made mustards from mild and sweet to sharp and strong. They can be smooth or coarse and flavored with a wide variety of herbs, spices and liquids.

Ground nut kernel is also known as peanut. Its high oil and protein contents makes it an important food crop. Apart from its various edible uses, it is basically used as a source of edible oil. The oil extracted has a huge international market, both for its nutritional and health aspects. The ground nut kernels are consumed as fresh, dried, roasted, boiled and in so many recipes. Groundnut kernel is very popular in the international market for its characteristic nutty taste, natural flavor and crunchy feel.

Mung beans (also known as green gram, Hindi: moong, Gujarati: mug), are little green seeds that are yellow inside. They have been eaten by Indians for thousands of years. Mung beans are used for both sweet and savory dishes in Indian cooking. They are eaten whole, sprouted, split with the skins on and split with the skins removed. In fact, mung dal (split with the skins removed) is one of the most commonly used lentils in my kitchen. Mung beans with their skins on have a flavor reminiscent of green leafy vegetables but the mung dal with the skins removed has a mild sweet flavor and is often used for desserts

Masoor (also known as red lentil, Hindi: masoor, Gujarati: masoor) is a brown skinned lentil that is orange on the inside. Masoor dal has a pleasant earthy flavor and is very common in Northern India. It is commonly used to make dal, soups and stews.

Pigeon Pea (also known as tropical green pea, Hindi: toor, Gujarati: tuver), is a beige lentil with a yellow interior. This is the most important pulse in a Gujarati household. The fresh peas are highly prized and used for curries and stuffing in spicy handpies. They have a delicious nutty flavor that is very distinctive. The dried and split peas are a staple in everyday cooking as well. The famous Gujarati Dal is made with this pea where the balance between spicy, sweet and sour is most important.

Urad (also known as black gram, black lentil, Hindi: urad, Gujarati: adad), is a little black seed with a white interior. It is very similar to a mung bean in size and shape but tastes entirely different. It has also been eaten in India for thousands of years and is highly prized. Urad has an earthy flavor and an unusual mucousy texture (its a good thing!) when its cooked. The popular, and amazing, dal makhani is made with urad. Papad (or poppadums) are usually made with urad dal as well.

Maize is the most important crop in the world after wheat and rice. It has continued to be the leading crop in terms of production and area of land on which it has been produced during the last decade. It is as much a significant crop in the American countries like rice and wheat in Asia. Maize has a wide variety of usage too. It is used as a feed and in the production of alcoholic beverages and of food sweeteners, starch, oil and proteins. Recently, it has been discovered that maize or corn can also be used in the production of fuel.

Millet is a general term of grasses yielding small seeded edible grains, grown predominantly in the dry areas of the far east, and in Africa. They are lower protein but richer in fat than wheat, thus they are comparable with rich in nutritional status. Millets may be fermented to make alcoholic beverages. Millets may be boiled and consumed whole. In south eastern Europe the grains are ground into meal which is used for making a fat, heavy bread and porridge. In the west it is used principally as animal feed, in particular for poultry and other birds.

The sorghum grain is an important cereal grain that is said to be the staple food of the poor in many countries. The grain is similar to that of maize but having more fats and proteins. This proves beneficial for the livestock and hence is the reason of the popularity of the crop as a feed. Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop in the world after wheat, rice, maize and barley. It is found in the arid and semi arid parts of the world, due to its feature of being extremely drought tolerant. The nutritional value of sorghum is same as of that of corn and that is why it is gaining importance as livestock feed. Sorghum is also used for ethanol production, producing grain alcohol, starch production, production of adhesives and paper other than being used as food and feed

The ajwain seeds combine the powerful and stimulant qualities of capsicum, bitter property of chiretta and anti spasmodic qualities of asafoetida. An essential oil is eracted by steam distillation of the crushed seeds of ajwain. This valued considerably in medicine on account of the presence of thymol. For a long time this oil was the main source of thymol.Some very valuable unani medicines are prepared from ajwain seeds. The oil of ajwain is an almost colourless to brownish liquid with characteristic odour and a sharp hot taste. Ajwain is called omam in the southern part of India. Omam (ajwain) water that is the water distilled from the seeds in an excellent carminative that cures flatulence, indigestion & low appetite. This water is a household medicine not only in south India but also in Srilanka, Malaysia and even in some Arabian countries.

Psyllium Seed consist of the eighth layer of dried ripe seeds of plantago Ovataforsk (Seed). Psyllium husk seed contains glycosides and mucilage. Psyllium seeds contain about 19% fiber, 18.8% protein, and 10-20% triglycerides. Psyllium husk seed has property of mucilage formation on extraction of moisture. Psyllium seeds are cooling, laxative, soothing, antiacidic, anti diuretic and demulcent.The soluble fiber derived from psyllium seed husk is also known as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid, psyllium hydrocolloid and psyllium seed gum. It is a white to cream colored, slightly granular powder with a slight acid taste. Psyllium Seed is considering as a good intestinal cleanser and stool softner.

Tukmerai is a tender low-growing herb is grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. There are many varieties of basil used in Italian food is typically called sweet basil, as opposed to Thai basil or holy basil, which are used in Asia. It grows to between 30 and 130 cm tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3 and 11 cm long and 1 and 6 cm broad. The features are as below:Flowers are quite big, white in color and arranged in a terminal spikeRecommended to be used fresh; in cooked recipes it is generally added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavorThe fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator

Psyllium husk is an excellent source of soluble dietary fibre. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia and has been used for thousands of years as a safe and effective bulk laxative, intestinal cleanser and for maintaining bowel function, high in both fibre and mucilage. Modern diets lack natural fibre as it is removed during the refining process; a lack of fibre in the diet can lead to many digestive disorders such as constipation and haemorrhoids and is often the underlying cause to many diseases. Psyllium Fibre is beneficial for both constipation and diarrhoea and can assist in maintaining a normal and healthy bowel function. 100% natural fibre product which consists solely of husks from the plant Ispaghula husk. Husk is a laxative herbal medicine which alleviates the symptoms of constipation, slow bowel movements, diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a 100% natural way - and at the same time you benefit from the cholesterol lowering effects of the fibre.

senna leaves which is used as a purgative agent for various medical applications. Cassia senna leaves is extensively used for cleansing purposes and also widely known as a natural and harmless laxative. Leaves contain glycosides, sennoside A, sennoside B, sennoside C and sennoside D. Two naphthalene glycosides have been isolated frofn leaves and pods. Senna also contains the yellow flavonol colouring matter kaempferol, its glucoside kaempferin and isorhamnetin.

Garlic Powder, which is used mainly as a condiment in food preparations, also serves as carminative and gastric stimulant in many medical preparations. As a condiment, it is used for flavoring mayonnaise and tomato ketchup or sauces, salad dressings, meat sausages, gravies, stews, spaghetti, chutneys, pickles, curried dishes, etc. It aids in digestion and absorption of food. It also possesses anathematic and antiseptic properties.

Red chilli powder is an indispensable ingredient in most Indian dishes. Dried red chillies are powdered after being sun dried till they are very crisp. A spice blend consisting of one or two types of dried red chilies that are ground and pulverized into a fine powder. Red chilli powder is an indispensable ingredient in most Indian dishes. The color and flavour of red chilli powder depends on the variety of red chilies used to make the powder. A variety of chilli powder made from the cayenne chilli pepper is called Cayenne Pepper and is widely used in Caribbean and Spanish Cuisine.

Coriander Powder is an ingredient of garam masala, pickling spices and pudding spices and is used in cakes, breads and other baked foods. Sugared comfits made from the seeds are a traditional sweetmeat and breath sweetener. Coriander powder is a characteristic of Arab cookery, being common with lamb, kid and meat stuffings. Taklia, a popular Arab spice mixture, is coriander and garlic crushed and fried. Coriander contains an antioxidant that helps prevent animal fats from turning rancid. It also contains substances that kill meat-spoiling bacteria and fungi. These same substances in Cilantro also prevent infection in wounds. Coriander has been shown to improve tummy troubles of all kinds, from indigestion to flatulence to diarrhea.

It is used as important spice, beauty products and in spiritual ceremonies. There are various benefits and uses of Turmeric Powder from food to medicines. There are hardly few recipes in which Turmeric Powder is not used in Indian Dishes. Almost all Indian vegetable and meat dishes use turmeric either as separate spice or in the spice mixture. A small pinch of turmeric powder would add an orange-yellow hue to salad dressings. It is also a great spice to complement recipes that use rice, lentils and dry beans. Turmeric powder is one of the most significant colouring material of India. Turmeric colour also serves as a chemical indicator since it changes its colour on adding acids or alkalis. Turmeric powder can be used for encapsulation and preparing highly beneficial Turmeric health tablets. It is an essential ingredient in various Indian food preparations for taste and colouring and in various herbal preparations. Turmeric powder, extracts and curcumin also exhibit antioxidant property. Turmeric powder's flavor could also be described as peppery, or even warm in the mouth.