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Bay leaf has been cultivated from ancient times; its leaves constituted the wreaths of laurel that crowned victorious athletes in ancient Greece. They are delicately fragrant but have a bitter taste. It is used in pickling and marinating and to flavour stews, stuffings, and fish. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Regarded as the “king of spices,” black pepper is an incredibly popular among spices since ancient times. Black peppercorn powder mixed with salt, and the mixture is a common item found on the serving table in restaurants. The mixture sprinkled over vegetable/fruit salads, chats, lemonades, in soups, etc. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

The Byadgi pepper is at the lower end of extra hot chilies. In flavour, this hot pepper is a little more sweet and aromatic than comparable dried peppers. They are typically used crushed into a powder to provide an aromatic heat for authentic Indian cuisine, like sambar and masala. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Mustards are used extensively in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh, Mediterranean, and German cooking. They have no flavor and smell of their own at all. Prepare your favourite Mustard fish curry, with thin mustard paste, coriander powder, chilies and nigella, popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree. It is aptly named for the star shape of the pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavour with tones of licorice. Use in curries and cooking for the distinct flavour. Store in a cool dry place.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The flavor of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil. It is used in cooking as a condiment and flavoring base that is used in both sweet and savory foods. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Cloves are dried flower buds from the clove tree that originated in Indonesia. Cloves known for their strong taste and aroma and are commonly used in Indian cooking and various other cuisines. Enjoy it as a prime ingredient in Indian cooking such as Indian Chicken Curry, Biryani, etc or flavour applesauce, oatmeal, muffins and cookies. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The flavor of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil. It is used in cooking as a condiment and flavoring base that is used in both sweet and savory foods. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Cardamom is a aromatic spice with a very wide range of uses. The spice has a very warm aroma and pungent taste which it can retain for a very long time. They can be used to lend a unique flavor to tea if added along with tea leaves, and coffee as well. Various dishes like pulao, curries, biryanis, kebabs and other hot dishes are infused with its aroma.Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Fennel seeds are popularly known as Saunf in Hindi, a flowering plant belonging to Foeniculum Vulgare family. It has a mild, licorice-like flavour, sweet and woody taste, the distinct flavour is due to the goodness of potent essential oils. Add it to your soups, stews and salads and especially dishes like risotto. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Pink Himalayan salt is a naturally pink coloured salt that is mined in the Himalayas. Loaded with minerals and incredible health benefits, Pink Himalayan Salt is one of the purest forms of salt and is a type of rock salt. Use pink salt in the same way you would use common table salt, as a part of cooking and to season meals. Store in a cool and dry place.