A gentle tempering is an inseparable part of many Indian recipes and uses the most humble ingredients like mustard seeds, asafetida, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and garlic. It stirs up mouth-watering aromas with which the entire place fills up and is one of the most amazing feelings to experience.
Spices the ingredients that are synonymous with Indian culture and cuisine. Rich flavours, aromas and colors characterize these food elements. Ever pondered what our life would be without the spices? There would definitely be something imperative missing not only in our food but also in the various religious rituals and none can deny the countless health benefits and well-being properties of spices.
Ever marveled at how refreshing a sip of tea flavored with cardamom and ginger can be or how you have chewed on a clove to soothe an aching tooth? It is notable to experience the ease with which a wound can be cleansed by mere application of turmeric and the various delicacies around the world, what would become of their rich taste if not for spices? Imagine ‘biryani’ devoid of all its spices! The famous Indian curries, would they be as popular as they are without spices?
It is no wonder that people in certain regions of the world in historical eras sought to use black pepper as currency and the pharaohs were laid to rest in their pyramids with offerings of spices among many things.
In India, a land that abounds in various spices they are just indispensable. This explains why explorers from foreign lands were so intrigued to seek the lands of Indian peninsula for the highly acclaimed spices. Even today a lot of revenue is generated from the spice trade.
So what are you waiting for go ahead and spice up your life and don’t just consider them as mere food ingredients but rather a way of life.
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Via:Hindustan
