The Secret Benefits of Spices and Condiments

Preface

India is considered the Home Spices since ancient times. Although different spices are produced in different countries of the world, India has the privilege of producing all types of spices. In some spices like black pepper, cardamom and turmeric, India holds top position among the major spice producing countries of the world.

Spices have been prized for centuries. In fact, they were once valued as highly as gold. There are accounts of how people followed the trails of early merchants in their search for spices. They explain how indigenous spices were traded, and were once a royal luxury. Today spices cost so little, and even more new and unusual varieties of spices are available.

Exotic, aromatic and exciting spices add piquancy, tang and fiery flavour to food, and are a versatile ingredient to all forms of cooking.

Spices are also useful as preservatives and antibiotics, and for their therapeutic benefits.

Back of the Book

ADD VARIETY AND SPICE TO YOUR LIFE WITH SPICES AND CONDIMENTS
What would a kitchen be without the distinctively aromatic smell and taste of different spices, bringing out the flavours of almost any type of cuisine imaginable? Spice add piquancy, tang and flavour to food and are versatile ingredients in all forms of cooking.

The Secret Benefits of Spices and Condiments unearths a whole new world of hot and pungent Indian and exotic spices. It gives a detailed account of their origin, cultivation, chemical composition, medicinal and culinary uses. The book also discusses at length the use of various spices in different cuisines of the world like Japanese, Chinese and French.

So pick up this book and discover the myriad varieties of spices which enhance the pleasure of eating.

	Contents
	Preface	7
1.	Allspice	8
2.	Amchur	10
3.	Anise	12
4.	Aniseed	14
5.	Asafoetida	16
6.	Basil	18
7.	Bay Leaf	21
8.	Bishop's Weed	23
9.	Caraway Seeds	25
10.	Cardamom – large	27
11.	Cardamom - small	29
12.	Cassia	31
13.	Celery	33
14.	Chillies	35
15.	Cinnamon	38
16.	Clove	41
17.	Coriander	45
18.	Cuminseed	48
19.	Curry Leaf	51
20.	Dill	53
21.	Fennel	55
22.	Fenugreek	58
23.	Galangal	60
24.	Garlic	62
25.	Ginger	66
26.	Horse - radish	69
27.	Kokam	71
28.	Lemon Balm	73
29.	Mace	75
30.	Marjoram	77
31.	Mint	79
32.	Mustard	81
33.	Nutmeg	83
34.	Onion	86
35.	Parsley	89
36.	Pepper	92
37.	Pomegranate Seeds	96
38.	Poppy Seeds	99
39.	Rosemary	101
40.	Saffron	103
41.	Sage	106
42.	Tamarind	109
43.	Thyme	111
44.	Turmeric	114
45.	Vanilla	117