Turmeric
1/8 tsp black pepper for 1 tsp turmeric to enhance impacts.
1/8 tsp black pepper for 1 tsp turmeric to enhance impacts.
Ginger
Powder, fresh ginger, ginger extract, pickled ginger.
Powder, fresh ginger, ginger extract, pickled ginger.
Cinnamon
Two types. Cinnamonum zelanicum - Ceylon or “true” cinnamon. Cinnamon aromaticum - Chinese cinnamon or “cassia”. Both same health benefits.
Two types. Cinnamonum zelanicum - Ceylon or “true” cinnamon. Cinnamon aromaticum - Chinese cinnamon or “cassia”. Both same health benefits.
Cumin
Use seeds and dry roast in oil or ghee before cooking. Or use ground/powder. Popular in Indian cuisine and smells strong, but it's great for meat and doesn't taste as strong when cooked.
Use seeds and dry roast in oil or ghee before cooking. Or use ground/powder. Popular in Indian cuisine and smells strong, but it's great for meat and doesn't taste as strong when cooked.
Black Cumin
Tough to find, only online or specialty stores. Also called Nigella Sativa or Kolonji.
Tough to find, only online or specialty stores. Also called Nigella Sativa or Kolonji.
Fenugreek
Prefer seeds. Cook well. Can use leaves and ground as powder too.
Prefer seeds. Cook well. Can use leaves and ground as powder too.
Clove
Use whole cloves. Best in sweet or savory dishes.
Use whole cloves. Best in sweet or savory dishes.
Fennel
Bulb, stalk, leaves, seeds can all be used in cooking. Seeds best when dry roasted in coconut oil or ghee before cooking.
Bulb, stalk, leaves, seeds can all be used in cooking. Seeds best when dry roasted in coconut oil or ghee before cooking.
Coriander
Derived from cilantro, tastes and smells citrusy. Use whole seeds then crush or use powder. The oil is effective against athlete’s foot. Once ground, it loses potency faster.
Derived from cilantro, tastes and smells citrusy. Use whole seeds then crush or use powder. The oil is effective against athlete’s foot. Once ground, it loses potency faster.
Allspice
Jamaican pepper. Whole dried berries and crush.
Jamaican pepper. Whole dried berries and crush.
Curry Leaf
Refrigerate or freeze.
Refrigerate or freeze.
Ajwain
Also known as Ajowan or Carom. Get whole seed. Dry roast in oil. Or use powder.
Also known as Ajowan or Carom. Get whole seed. Dry roast in oil. Or use powder.
Saffron
Yellow-orange strands. Soak strands in warm water 5 minutes before cooking to begin releasing volatile oils, DO NOT soak in oil because it prevents volatile oils from being released.
Yellow-orange strands. Soak strands in warm water 5 minutes before cooking to begin releasing volatile oils, DO NOT soak in oil because it prevents volatile oils from being released.
Black Pepper
Best to use whole seeds and grind when you use. Mixing with turmeric vastly increases turmeric's health benefits.
Best to use whole seeds and grind when you use. Mixing with turmeric vastly increases turmeric's health benefits.
Garlic
Promotes healthy gut bacteria, digestion, and is antibacterial.
Promotes healthy gut bacteria, digestion, and is antibacterial.
