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Incredibly popular black pepper, often referred to as “king of spice”, is a well-known spice since ancient times. Black pepper is one of the most versatile spices used in virtually in all kinds of savoury cooking. In order to keep their fragrance and flavor intact, they are generally ground just before preparing dishes and added at the last minute in the recipes (since prolonged cooking results in evaporation of essential oils). Black peppercorns along with other spices and seasonings are used to marinate chicken, fish, and meat. The spice is used liberally in Indian vegetarian and chicken curries and in the Middle-East, in meat and rice dishes. They can be used in the preparation of soups, barbecue sauces, pickling and as a main ingredient in variety of curry powders (Indian garam masala powder).Cloves have been used tonically in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and aid in digestion. Containing eugenol, a powerful germicide, as well as caryophyllene, which has antimicrobial properties, clove oil is also used to kill parasites and repel insects. When added in a dish, elaichi intensifies its taste and stimulates your taste buds. It is used in savory dal preparations, rice, cakes, payasam, etc. It is also used for its smoky flavour in soups, etc. It is a popular ingredient of the famous Pan Masala. You can also add it in the preparation of health tonics, tea and coffee.