Top 10 Essential Indian Spices

The essential spices that are used in traditional Indian dishes.

1. Saffron

Popular dishes that include Saffron:

• Kesar Peda
• Motichoor Ladoo
• Tandoori Paneer Tikka

2. Fenugreek

Popular dishes that include Fenugreek:

• Methi Chicken
• Aloo Methi
• Potato Subzi

3. Cardamom

Popular dishes that include Cardamom:

• Masala Murgh
• Amrit Peda
• Basundi

4. Turmeric

Popular dishes that include Turmeric:

• Eggplant Bharta
• Turmeric Rice
• Kori Rotti

5. Cayenne Pepper

Popular dishes that include Cayenne Pepper:

• Spicy Chana Masala
• Chicken Tikka Masala (Optional: Replace Chicken with Jackfruit )
• Kabuli Chana Dal

6. Black Mustard Seeds

Popular dishes that include Black Mustard Seeds:

• Sookhi Bhaji
• Black Mustard Seeds rice
• Kashmiri-style Fish kebabs

7. Coriander

Popular dishes that include Coriander:

• Chana Masala
• Malai Kofta
• Aloo Gobi

8. Cloves

Popular dishes that include Cloves:

• Vegetable Biryani
• Dal Makhani
• Rajasthani Pakoda Kadhi

9. Cumin (Jeera)

Popular dishes that include Cumin:

• Jeera Vegetables
• Aloo Jeera
• Jeera Rice

10. Garam Masala

An aromatic mixture of spices, extensively used in curries. Below are recipes that call for his unique blend.

• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Chickpea and Potato Curry
• Pakora Soup