Why Is It Important To Make Spices And Herbs A Part Of Going Diet?

We all know that India is one of the richest countries in terms of diversity in culture amongst other different things. Be it heritage, food or culture, there is some reason as to why Indian cuisine has got a solid mark made in the world of cuisine and culinary. Every state and every city in India has got a very distinct taste and unique flavour that in its own way is very alluring for anybody’s taste buds. It brings incredible taste and aroma to any food you add even little bit of spice, such as Sri Lankan cinnamon powder to.

India is known for its richness in diversity in different kinds of things. Be it in culture, heritage or food. There is a reason for why Indian cuisine has made its solid mark in the cuisines around the world. Even in India, each different state has its own unique flavour and taste and has its own way of alluring you into the amazing aroma and its spell of incredible taste. It has a unique characteristic of making any dish taste instantly well. Some of the most commonly used ingredients and spices are clove, cardamom, jeera, coriander, bay leaf, peppercorn and nutmeg too.

So when we talking about making a masala, just know that it is a beautiful bled of different kinds of herbs and coarse ground spices that have been handpicked and well roasted that make them perfect to be adding aroma to the dishes being made. There is no one specific sure shot recipe of making masala. Every masala that is made at home is actually made according the the likes, dislikes and taste preferences of the consumer. Other than bringing great taste to the dish, it also brings with it several health benefits.

Let’s have a look at some of the health benefits of these masalas. Masalas to a large extent help to stimulate appetite and also enhances the digestion process by helping the body release gastric juices in the stomach. The two main spices of the meat masala or the khada masala that keep any kind of indigestion at bay are cumin and cloves. They help in reducing the acidity. Cardamom, cumin and pepper together help in boosting the metabolism and aids in treating any other gastrointestinal difficulties as well.

Next, spices are really helpful in boosting one’s immunity. The spices and ingredients that are added in Hyderabadi biryani or any other Indian curry help in fighting cold, cough and fever as well. If you have ever noticed, a hot cup of tea with spices such as ginger or elaichi (cardamom), help to release the phlegm that is stuck in the chest and also helps in throwing the toxins out of the body. Not just that, these coarse ground spices also help in increasing the blood circulation and increase the oxygen supply to different body parts, while also reducing the aging process.

Spices such as turmeric (which is also one of the main ingredients in most Indian cuisines) help to fight free radical damage. Along with that, it helps the body to relax and destress, optimizing the functioning of the heart in this process. The cardamom that is added in garam masala also helps in keeping the blood pressure in check and at the same time, reduces the risk of developing stroke or any other heart condition. The anti-oxidants that are present in most spices that are added in masalas such as meat masala also help in keeping the body healthy. The rich nutrients keep the risk of colon cancer away too.

Hence, masalas are important for flavour and for our health as well.