INDIAN SPICE BOX
A common sight in Indian kitchens is a shining bright stainless steel round box fondly called the "masala dabba" or the "spice box". This box offers the most commonly used spices for everyday cooking. Simply to call the spice box as the heart of cooking that varies on each region and religion in cooking practices.
A spicy picture crosses our eyes even with the thought of this. In Indian kitchen, spices holds an integral part from adding flavors to colors to the cooking. In India spices and aromatics play a very big role in cooking. Even in Vedas there are mentions that spices were not only given a place in the kitchen but widely used for medicinal and healing purposes.
Indian Spices add the required flavor in the food without calories. Lets have a sneak peek into the various nutritional benefits our "Spice Box" offers us.
- Mustard
Mustard seeds are rich in amounts phytonutrients, These phytonutrients show anti-cancer effect. These compounds reduce the growth of existing cancer cells.
Mustard seeds are also rich in selenium, which reduces asthma and rhematoid arthritis due to anti inflamatory properties. Mustard seeds reduce asthma, low blood sugar, lower high blood pressure, prevent heart attack in patients suffering from atherosclerosis
- Cumin(Jeera)
Cumin reduces the incidence piles, as it is a laxative. Cumin being rich in iron and manganese that helps in controls blood pressure, reduce your chances of anemia and the absorption of calcium. Cumin often relieves you from digestive problems, It is also helpful to alleviate common cold.