A perennial herbal plant which grows seed-bearing flowers similar to fennel
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Star Anise
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The seeds of a large leafy plant that is native to India
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Green Cardamon
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Native to India, it is harvested much later than its green counterpart
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Black Cardamon
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This spice is from the inner bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka
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Cinnamon
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This spice comes from the flower buds of an evergreen rain-forest tree nativeto Indonesia
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Cloves
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Also known as cilantro in its fresh form. As seeds they are widely used whole or ground
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Coriander
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Seeds from a small herbaceous plant belonging to the Apaiceae family
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Cumin
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Seeds from a perennial herb plant, the bulb can be used as a vegetable
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Fennel
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Seeds from a plant from the sub-Himalayan plains of India
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Fenugreek
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The rhizome (root) of this plant is widely used in all cuisines
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Ginger
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This plant is native to the tropical evergreen rain forest of Kerala. Its seeds are sometimes called the king of spice
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Pepper
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Called kesar in Indian, this spice comes from the stigma of the crocus plant
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Saffron
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This ground root belongs to the ginger family of herbs used for its rich colour and health benefits
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Turmeric
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These essential spice plants are native to Central America, introduced to other countries during the 16th and 17th centuries
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Chili
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