Masala Memoirs
Spice Up Your Health
The recipes in this blog use a combination of the spices mentioned below. Each one of the spices has a unique health benefit which we have tried to briefly summarized here. Needless to say, Indian food is super healthy and never fails to excite the taste buds!
​Cardamon
Cardamon is a plant of the ginger family. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It also helps with cough, congestion, and sore throat. The main use of this herb is for a digestive aid and a natural mouth freshener attributed to its strong aroma.
Coriander
Coriander can be used as seeds or powder for tempering masalas or leaves for garnishing. These aids in digestion and removing toxins and excess metals from the blood.​
Turmeric
This vibrant, yellow colored spice comes from the ginger family. It has anti inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticoagulant properties. It is beneficial for memory, brain function, skin conditions, digestion, and purifying the blood.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is derived from the cinnamon tree. It also possess qualities that aid in digestion and glycemic control as well as heart support in lowering LDL cholesterol.
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Fenugreek
This bitter tasting herb has anti-inflammatory properties and balances blood sugar levels. It helps in the digestion and promotes lactation. It also works as a mild laxative.
Garlic
This pungent smelling herb helps stimulates digestion and improves the heart. Garlic also contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties an is an anti inflammatory.
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Cumin
This bitter tasting herb with an edge of citrus is used predominately in curry recipes. It helps in digestion and speeds up your metabolism. Cumin is the chief ingredient to create a foundation of flavors in any curry.​
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Nutmeg
This woody yet sweet spice is handy in stimulating digestion, stopping diarrhea, and stimulating the brain. Studies have shown that it possess antibacterial properties.
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Ginger
This invigorating and spicy herb generates a warm feeling when ingested. This knobby herb has been used in various cultures for over thousands of years. Ginger helps in digestion, reduces nausea, cramping and abdominal pain. It to has well documented anti-inflammatory benefits.