9 Indian Spices Used In Everyday Cooking And Their Benefits

Haldi

[{"selector":"#anim-ab10e417-52b1-4201-878a-f2b5241beea1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4b62b871-f06b-44a8-8c13-dae21291d19a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9c22c41e-ac31-4b69-a191-d30e12c10182","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fa2fc78b-531c-4af8-82e5-159eaa4474ac","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 126.43851%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, studies have found that curcumin in turmeric helps in decreasing blood cholesterol levels and may also help to prevent cardiovascular complications among diabetics.

Laung

[{"selector":"#anim-5ae82cee-f509-4669-a636-b4be2c7f7ccf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-480fe4e6-888a-4d7f-bc6c-51d76184d0f5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8b3b29e7-b97e-4d79-b425-30fef1e59e2b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-58fdb3f2-21d7-4337-8db1-99556aa3479c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.58084%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cloves are known for their heating and anti-fungal properties. While clove oil is a popular remedy to relieve toothache, this strong spice in limited quantities has other benefits too.

Elaichi

[{"selector":"#anim-c15ff7ce-42c7-415d-960b-193b725a6d66 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c7259f3f-1519-4820-80c7-df4a3dbc05b4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-12990917-fe09-41ad-ab81-55e348fd85b2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0c4598fc-84ca-493e-9a82-d3934e5f446e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 126.43851%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cardamom seeds have aromatic and warming properties, stimulate the appetite and enhance digestion. This fragrant spice is often prescribed for digestion problems and is also used to eradicate bad breath.

Dalchini

[{"selector":"#anim-84c33a67-dd79-4d89-96a3-96e967286d4d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0782dc2d-67d1-4a4a-a661-54832cb107a1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae024f13-3de4-4142-b272-466391fe0fda","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f419119d-9de2-481d-8fa7-143d76c84616","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 162.96293%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cinnamon is known for its role in the reduction of total and bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase in good cholesterol (HDL).

Aamchoor

[{"selector":"#anim-a5e88570-8d6a-45d1-850a-8069826ee9ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2eb07fef-5652-4f0b-baba-10b5f7eb7d8f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-868e8d73-d13e-440b-96b3-239700c623fa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c1bab827-3cbd-4a82-b8af-63e3ed325cdb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 131.94446%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Mostly used in chutneys and curries, Aamchoor boasts high Vitamin A and Vitamin C content. It is recommended to pregnant women due to its high iron content.

Hing

[{"selector":"#anim-4fdff917-8f0b-4ff0-bbbf-57383e5cc3da [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-abb8bf28-1230-4ae4-9ffc-822555b0ba8b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bb20ced9-6c9a-499f-893f-9a0ed0977eec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-52ed04b8-124a-4eb5-8dbe-5ddec65cabea","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.58463%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Warm in nature, asafoetida helps to increase digestive enzymes and boost the assimilation of nutrients.

Ajwain

[{"selector":"#anim-23aa0157-a7ce-435c-9485-27184c51b45b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3f232f31-f78f-4780-a783-2f4ac2e9857d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4c4e54ce-31ea-4319-aad1-e4d44c352343","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-38b19c3a-ab29-499f-a6a9-35f373695322","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 133.64902%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Excellent indigestion relievers, ajwain have been used over generations in Indian households to help ward off pregnancy constipation, and even cure hiccups.

Tej Patta

[{"selector":"#anim-0b1a9ccb-ea5b-45dd-a6c8-087a0be0af95 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-48975107-a7aa-4b1a-8617-c5bf7d078efc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4f385808-5ec6-47f2-98eb-2b80ae9d1fa8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4815a796-1ed1-4586-a665-9662bd4955ce","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 116.11111%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Bay leaves help strengthen immunity, and ward off urinary tract infections too. Did you know that an infusion of tej patta also makes a great dandruff antidote?

Kali Mirch

[{"selector":"#anim-4be46284-18eb-4afc-b228-486b06456c9c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7bf96b76-40b4-4621-a047-f3318e8b6a81","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-96fe4b50-2aa8-40db-9410-f98257afdd7a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-48f27433-2ca2-4b30-8e0f-4eb509f311c3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 136.74657%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Several scientific studies provide evidence that black pepper has cholesterol lowering properties and may help in cardiac function recovery after heart attacks.