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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 CARDAMOM     Cardamom is a spice, with an intense slightly sweet flavor used as seed, oil and extract. It is originated from India now available worldwide and used in sweet and savory dishes. cardamom have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARDAMOM  1. Anti -oxidant and Diuretic properties of cardamom helps to lower blood pressure level. 2. Cardamom powder helps to fight cancer. 3. Cardamom powder decrease liver inflammation induced by diet high in carbohydrate and fat 4.  Helps in digestion, relives stomach discomfort, nausea and vomiting 5. Cardamom used to treat bad breath  6. It has anti-bacterial properties fights against infection 7. Cardamom may increase airflow to the lungs and improves breathing. 8. Cardamom powder may lower blood sugar levels 9. Cardamom extract helps to reduce anxiety. 10. Cardamom extract reduces the risk of fatty liver diseases.