Common Indian spices

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From cumin and turmeric to cardamom and chili, discover the spices that make Indian cuisine bold, flavorful, and unforgettable.

A glossary of commonly used spices in the Indian kitchen is below.

Fresh cinnamon sticks, ideal for culinary use and flavoring desserts or beverages.
Close-up of dry pomegranate seeds held in hand, with bowl in background.
Close-up of dried cloves in a white bowl for cooking and flavoring.
Mace and nutmeg flower in a white bowl, used as spices in Indian cuisine.
Sun dried kokum flower in a bowl, used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine.
Black cardamom seeds in a white bowl, used for cooking and flavoring dishes.
Green cardamom pods in a white bowl for cooking and spice blends.
Whole coriander seeds in a white bowl for cooking and seasoning.
Dried Andhra red chilies held in hand, ready for cooking or seasoning. Perfect for adding heat and f.
Dried red chili peppers in a white bowl, used for cooking and adding spice.
Bay leaf for cooking and flavoring dishes, aromatic herb used in Indian and Western cuisine.
Close-up of black mustard seeds in a white bowl for culinary use.
Cumin seeds in a white bowl, used as a spice in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek seeds in a white bowl, used in Indian cooking and traditional medicine.
Kokum fruit shown in hand with bowl, used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine.
Traditional jaggery cubes, unrefined natural sweetener from India.
Close-up of roasted gram (Phutani) in a white bowl, traditional Indian snack.
White sesame seeds in a white bowl, ready for culinary use.
Black pepper corns in a hand with a bowl of black pepper behind, highlighting their use in Indian cu.
Ajwain seeds in a white bowl, used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine.
Fennel seeds in a white bowl, fresh and aromatic for cooking and health benefits.
Dried fenugreek leaves in a bowl, used as a spice in Indian recipes.
Hand holding tamarind paste block, traditional Indian spice for cooking.

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