About UsWomen never throw away spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. ¿I know which one I¿m taking with me when I go,¿ Erma Bombeck.
The very word ¿Spice¿ wafts into our minds with images of ancient seafarers, merchants, kingdoms and wars. It carries with it the coolness of the monsoon, the pungency of Indian summers and the infinite flavours of the great orient that mystified Kings and Princes. Historians indicate that the earliest reference to spices used by humans may date back to 1700 BC. That¿s definitely a long story.
The history of spices is closely intertwined with the history of mankind. The fall of Constantinople, the voyage of Vasco Da Gama, the trade wars of the colonial powers, the discovery of the Americas- all these events that have shaped history are in one way or the other related to spices.
In India, spices and their value have been known for centuries before the world discovered it. The ancient epics and the legends have scores of reference to different spices like cloves and nutmeg. Often, many of these spices are part of the Ayurveda regimen.
Whether for flavor, exoticism or health, spices are here to stay. And ¿Keya¿, one of India¿s leading global spice brands, now brings you perfectly preserved spices, garden fresh herbs and exotic seasoning to your home. This little herb and spice reckoner will guide you through the world of Spices, Herbs and Seasonings and will tell you their culinary uses, and even medicinal properties. |
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