{"id":61209,"date":"2015-04-08T02:01:16","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T01:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T07:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T06:47:47","slug":"the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 spices of Indian cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Indian cuisine uses almost all the spices listed below in its dishes. Take advantage of a short break in Periyar to visit these plantations and, of course, bring some back in your luggage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The India route and the spice race brought many settlers to India. It has even led to the discovery of new territories in the ever-increasing race for spices. Coming to South India, and Kerala to be precise, means discovering its various plantations: from cardamom to nutmeg to ginger, here&#8217;s an overview of these culinary riches. I cook a lot with spices, but we discovered the use of spices such as cardamom and cloves during our two cooking classes over the 15 days, as well as during our visit to the Periyar spice farm.<\/p>\n<p>I invite you to read all our other articles on Kerala to help you prepare for your trip:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/15-days-in-kerala-itinerary-must-sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>15-day itinerary in South India<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/how-to-soothe-your-body-in-an-hour-with-ayurveda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to soothe your body with ayurveda<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/tasty-and-spicy-indian-recipes-tested-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Our tasty and spicy Indian recipes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/south-india-a-practical-guide-to-planning-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The practical guide to planning your trip<\/span> <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x958.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-cours-de-cuisine-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x532.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">TABLE OF CONTENTS :<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddc2f2d90b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddc2f2d90b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_THE_CARDAMOME\" >| THE CARDAMOME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_CURCUMA\" >| CURCUMA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_THE_GINGER\" >| THE GINGER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_THE_CANNELLE\" >| THE CANNELLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_NUTMEG\" >| NUTMEG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_PEPPER\" >| PEPPER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_5-SPICE_LEAF_OR_MASALA_LEAF\" >| 5-SPICE LEAF (OR MASALA LEAF)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_CLOVE\" >| CLOVE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/the-9-spices-of-indian-cuisine\/#_CURRY_LEAF\" >| CURRY LEAF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_THE_CARDAMOME\"><\/span>| THE CARDAMOME<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let&#8217;s start with the one we call <strong>the queen of spices<\/strong>. It is widely used in India, and can be found in almost every dish, in tea and coffee alike. Kerala produces 30% of the world&#8217;s spices, and is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>To find it, don&#8217;t look high up, but at the foot of the tree. The<span class=\"aCOpRe\">cardamom is a small green pod filled with seeds and<\/span> is harvested carefully and meticulously every 4 weeks or so. It has the following virtues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good for the heart, as it thins the blood and lowers cholesterol levels.<\/li>\n<li>Acts against obesity when drunk with green tea<\/li>\n<li>Increase memory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Indians drink it, in moderation, every day, and we love it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x506.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cardamome-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x281.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_CURCUMA\"><\/span>| CURCUMA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turmeric is a root. It grows in the ground and looks like ginger from the outside. It is said to have various virtues: to be an aphrodisiac, to fight acne by smearing on the face, to protect from the sun and to nourish the skin. Once harvested, the root is dried and ground into the powder we eat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-2-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42607\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x506.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-curcuma-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x281.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">turmeric powder and root<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_THE_GINGER\"><\/span>| THE GINGER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ginger is also a root and has many virtues beyond its most well-known one, which is to be an aphrodisiac. Consumed as a beverage (tea, Lassi, iced tea, candy), it helps combat sore throats. Combined with garlic and onions, it&#8217;s an excellent antioxidant. In fact, this combination is a staple of almost every dish in Southern cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_THE_CANNELLE\"><\/span>| THE CANNELLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cinnamon is neither a flower nor a root, it&#8217;s simply tree bark. The cinnamon tree! The<span class=\"ILfuVd\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Sri Lanka, India&#8217;s neighbor, is the main producer of cinnamon, followed by Kerala. <\/span><\/span>The tree is sheared with a knife every 3 years, which also allows it to grow better. In our country, it is eaten in powder form, mainly with sweet dishes, but it can also be combined with savory dishes and tea. It has an enchanting, woody, sweet flavor. One of the best antioxidants, it helps protect against cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and age-related illnesses. It is also a natural tonic and aids digestion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x1137.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-cannelle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x632.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_NUTMEG\"><\/span>| NUTMEG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It comes from the nutmeg tree, and the grated nut we eat is inside a nut-like pod. It&#8217;s surrounded by a flower, used in Indian cuisine as a marinade to flavour chicken. Nutmeg has the virtue of promoting good digestion and is harvested in the last week of March in India.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-2-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x506.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-noix-de-muscade-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x281.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_PEPPER\"><\/span>| PEPPER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pepper is called the <strong>king of spices<\/strong> and grows as if on a vine leaning against another tree. You could compare it to ivy.<\/p>\n<p>The same pepper plant produces green, black, white and even pink pepper. Maturation makes all the difference. The <strong>green<\/strong> is harvested in November, the <strong>black<\/strong> in January and is sun-dried for 2 weeks. The <strong>white<\/strong> is obtained by harvesting the slightly yellowed pepper and boiling it. It is then rubbed to remove the husk and obtain white pepper. <strong>Pink<\/strong> at last, is made from red pepper harvested in March. It turns pink after a process more or less equivalent to white pepper, and develops more aromas.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 internationally renowned peppers, namely <strong>Malabar peppers<\/strong>, Sichuan and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/koh-rong-kep-kampot-what-to-see-in-the-south-of-cambodia\/\"><strong>Cambodia<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. The name of these peppers comes from the region in which they are grown, but the original variety is Malabar (southwestern tip of India), which was later imported into China and Cambodia. Their tastes therefore differ according to their terroir.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-2-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x506.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-poivre-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x281.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x941.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x1004.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-thekkady-epices-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x523.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_5-SPICE_LEAF_OR_MASALA_LEAF\"><\/span>| 5-SPICE LEAF (OR MASALA LEAF)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 5-spice leaf is a tree leaf which is then transformed into a powder. It is used in the preparation of masala and owes its name to the fact that its taste resembles the combination of spices used in masala.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_CLOVE\"><\/span>| CLOVE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cloves simply come from a tree. Cloves are an indispensable spice in <strong>Indian cuisine<\/strong> not only for the aromas it imparts to a dish, but also for its medicinal qualities. These buttons have antiseptic and anesthetic properties. It is put in the mouth to soothe toothache and coughs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1440x506.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-clou-de-girofle-mademoiselle-voyage-2-800x281.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_CURRY_LEAF\"><\/span>| CURRY LEAF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before arriving in India, we thought we&#8217;d find curry in every sauce. By this I mean the yellow curry powder we find in supermarkets and which is the basis of many dishes in Indian restaurants. But that&#8217;s not the case: we&#8217;ve only found the curry leaf here, which is the leaf of a small shrub used to flavour many dishes. A real treat!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1440x1010.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1-1536x1078.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/kerala-periyar-epices-feuilles-curry-mademoiselle-voyage-1-800x561.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know what to bring back from South India, we suggest you let yourself be tempted by these spices. It&#8217;s a great value as a gift, and a great keepsake for your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Before you leave, don&#8217;t forget to read all our other articles on Kerala to help you prepare for your trip:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/15-days-in-kerala-itinerary-must-sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">15-day itinerary in South India<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/how-to-soothe-your-body-in-an-hour-with-ayurveda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to soothe your body with ayurveda<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/tasty-and-spicy-indian-recipes-tested-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Our tasty and spicy Indian recipes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/south-india-a-practical-guide-to-planning-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The practical guide to planning your trip<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please note that, as an accredited tailor-made travel designer, I can help you create your own personalized itinerary for your stay in India. Please send me an email at : <strong>contact@mademoiselle-voyage.fr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian cuisine uses almost all the spices listed below in its dishes. Take advantage of a short break in Periyar to visit these plantations and, of course, bring some back in your luggage. &nbsp; The&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3446],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-south-india"],"acf":[],"views":1425,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61209"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65821,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61209\/revisions\/65821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mademoiselle-voyage.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}