Indian Essentials

Top 14 Spices:

1.      Asafetida (Hing)
2.      Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
3.      Chili – Kashmiri (Degh mirchi) (Paprika)
4.      Chili, Red  Pepper or Cayenne – dried & ground (Lal Mirchi)
5.      Coriander Seeds & Ground (Dhani)
6.      Cumin Seeds & Ground (Jeera)
7.      Fennel & Ground (Saunf)
8.      Fenugreek (Methi)
9.      Garam Masala
10.  Mustard Seeds – Black (Rai or Sarson)
11.  Pepper, Black – Peppercorns & Ground (Kali Mirch)
12.  Pepper, White  - Peppercorns & Ground Safed Golmirch)
13.  Salt – (Namak) Black & White
14.  Turmeric (Haldi)

Top 5 Aromatics:

1.      Cardomom Seeds _ dried & Ground (Elaichi)
2.      Cinnamon Stick & ground (Dalchini)
3.      Cloves – Whole & Ground (LaVang)
4.      Mango Powder (Amchur)
5.      Pomegranite Seeds – Dried & Ground (Anardana)

Additional:

1.      Curry Leaves-Dried & Fresh (Kaddipatta )
2.      Fenugreek leaves – Dried or Fresh (Kasoor Methi)
3.      Mint leaves – Dried or fresh (Pudina)
4.      Tamarind – Fresh or concentrate (Imli or Puli)