Complete List of Indian Spices With Names, Uses, and Health Benefits

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All Indian Spices Name and Their Uses – A Flavourful Guide (August 2025)

India is often called the “Land of Spices” – and for good reason. Our kitchens are packed with colorful, aromatic, and flavorful spices that not only enhance the taste of food but also offer medicinal benefits.


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Whether you're preparing a curry, a biryani, or even chai, spices are the heart of every Indian dish. In this blog, we’ll explore the most commonly used Indian spices (with their Hindi and English names), their uses, and health benefits. Let's spice it up!



🌿 Commonly Used Indian Spices List

English Name

Hindi Name

Common Use

Health Benefit

Turmeric

Haldi

Curries, pickles, rice

Anti-inflammatory, boosts immunity

Cumin Seeds

Jeera

Tadka, rice, spice blends

Aids digestion, improves metabolism

Coriander Seeds

Dhaniya

Masala powders, curry bases

Detoxifying, helps in digestion

Mustard Seeds

Sarson

Pickles, tempering, mustard oil

Improves heart health, anti-bacterial

Fenugreek Seeds

Methi Dana

Pickles, sabzi, masalas

Controls blood sugar, hair health

Fennel Seeds

Saunf

Mouth freshener, sweets, spice blends

Good for digestion, cooling effect

Carom Seeds

Ajwain

Poori, paratha, snacks

Gas relief, fights acidity

Asafoetida

Hing

Tempering dals and curries

Relieves gas, boosts digestion

Black Pepper

Kali Mirch

Seasoning, spice blends

Rich in antioxidants, improves gut

Red Chili Powder

Lal Mirch Powder

Adds heat to dishes

Boosts metabolism, pain relief

Dry Red Chili

Sukhi Lal Mirch

Curries, tadkas

Natural preservative, adds flavor

Cardamom (Green)

Chhoti Elaichi

Sweets, biryani, tea

Freshens breath, improves digestion

Cardamom (Black)

Badi Elaichi

Rice dishes, curries

Improves respiratory health

Cinnamon

Dalchini

Sweets, biryani, masala chai

Controls sugar, antioxidant rich

Cloves

Laung

Biryani, curries, garam masala

Anti-bacterial, pain relief

Bay Leaf

Tej Patta

Rice, gravies, soups

Aids digestion, antioxidant

Nutmeg

Jaiphal

Desserts, garam masala

Relieves pain, promotes sleep

Mace

Javitri

Biryani, sweets

Anti-depressant, improves appetite

Dry Ginger Powder

Saunth

Sweets, masala tea

Boosts immunity, treats cold

Rock Salt

Kala Namak

Chaat, raita, fruit salad

Good for digestion


 

Bonus Blends Used in Indian Kitchens

  • Garam Masala – A blend of multiple spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and cumin.
  • Chaat Masala – Tangy and salty mix used in chaats and salads.
  • Kitchen King Masala – General purpose mix for enhancing curries.
  • Pav Bhaji Masala, Sambar Masala, and Biryani Masala are region-specific blends with bold flavours.



Indian spices are not just ingredients; they are tradition, culture, and health in powdered form. From boosting immunity to aiding digestion, these magical spices do more than flavor food—they nurture your body.

So the next time you open your spice box (masala dabba), remember: each pinch adds not just taste, but wellness to your plate.

 

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