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Black cardamom (also known as brown cardamom, elaichi, thảo quả and tsao-ko) is a plant in the family Zingiberaceae. Its seed pods have a strong camphor-like flavor. The pods are used as a spice, in a manner similar to the … Continue reading →

Cumin is the seed of a small umbelliferous plant, a member of the parsley family. Cumin is available dried, or ground to a brownish-green powder and is one of the most essential spice of Indian and Nepali cuisine. Cumin is … Continue reading →

Coriander (Cilantro) is a herb with a fresh, sweet aroma. The Coriander powder is an essential spice in the Indian and Nepali cuisine. It is used as a flavoring agent in vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. It imparts the dish with … Continue reading →

Garlic is an erect biennial herb with condensed, flattened stem and narrow, flat leaves. The bulb consists of bulblets called cloves. The cloves are used for consumption (raw or cooked), or for medicinal purposes, and have a characteristic pungent, spicy … Continue reading →

Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavored, bright yellow colored spice and is best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown … Continue reading →

Ginger takes its name from the Sanskrit word stringa-vera, which means “with a body like a horn”. Ginger is essential spice in Indian and Nepali cooking. Ginger is available in various forms, whole raw and fresh roots, dried roots, powdered ginger, … Continue reading →