Types of Spices

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Spices are considered essential in the culinary art all over the world. Many spices have medicinal properties and are good for health. Spices are also well known as appetizers and digestives. The following is a list of types of spices.

Contents 1 Seeds 2 Leaves 3 Flowers 4 Fruits 5 Roots 6 Barks 7 Pepper 8 Miscellaneous Spices 8.1 References

[edit] Seeds

Ajowan Anardana Aniseed Caraway Celery Seed Celeriac Coriander Cumin Black Cumin Dill Fennel Fenugreek Mustard Poppy Seed False Coriander

[edit] Leaves

Basil Leaves Tejpat Chervil Chives Curry Leaves Hyssop Marjoram Billilotan Laurel Leaves Thyme Leaves Mint Origanum Parsley Sage Savory Spearmint Tarragon Peppermint Leaves Rosemary Leaves

[edit] Flowers

Rose Rhododendron Caper Saffron

[edit] Fruits

Lesser Cardamom Greater Cardamom Juniper Kokam Mace Nutmeg Kababchini Star Anise Tamarind Vanilla

[edit] Roots

Galangal Garlic Ginger Horse Raddish Onion Stone Leek Lovage Shallot Sweet Flag or Calamus Turmeric Wild Ginger Black Ginger Yellow Zeodary

[edit] Barks

Jangli Darchini Cassia China Batavia Cassia Saigon Cassia Cinnamon

[edit] Pepper

Black Pepper Long Pepper Chabika

[edit] Miscellaneous Spices

Clove Amchur Asafoetida Karpoor Arrowroot Musk Mallow

[edit] References

http://indianfood.indianetzone.com/spices