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Spices of the Season: A Culinary Journey Through Winter      As winter covers the landscape with its cold embrace, Indian kitchens come alive with an array of aromatic spices that not only warm our meals but also provide an abundance of health advantages. In this culinary journey through winter, we'll look at five spices that play a significant role in Indian winter cuisine by enhancing flavors and promoting well-being. 1. Cinnamon:      Cinnamon's sweet and woody fragrance evokes winter comfort. This versatile spice is a popular ingredient in many Indian cuisines, adding a particular warmth and depth of flavor. Cinnamon is known for its ability to manage blood sugar levels, making it an ideal complement to winter delicacies such as Masala Chai. Incorporating cinnamon into your winter meals not only tantalizes the taste buds, but also benefits your general health. 2. Cloves:      Cloves are a winter spice powerhouse, despite their little size...

 SPICE OF THE WEEK  NUTMEG     Nutmeg is an incredible spice, used sparingly in many dishes. Nutmeg is valued for its sweet aroma. It is originated from Indonesia. Now it grows in Malaysia, Caribbean and Southern India. It gives flavor to many dishes. In Mughlai cuisine, it is used as a part of various masala mixes.     Nutmeg also valued for its medicinal properties. Nutmeg is packed with nutrients. It has minerals such as Magnesium, Manganese and copper, Vitamins like B1, B6 etc., HEALTH BENEFITS OF NUTMEG RELIEVES PAIN     Nutmeg contains many anti-inflammatory properties which is useful in treating joint and muscle pan. It helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, joint pain, muscle pain and sores HELPS TO TREAT INSOMNIA     Nutmeg has a calming effect when consumed in small doses. It can induce sleep and improve sleep quality. Add a pinch of nutmeg with warm milk and consume it before sleeping will help to destress and sleep better HE...