Spice Up Your Kerala Tour by Savoring Kerala Spices!

The word “spice” comes from an old English word, “spece,” which means “to taste.” Spices, or seasonings as we call them today, were in ancient times a major source of flavor in cuisines worldwide. Indian cuisine uses a lot of different spices such as black pepper, green chili, garlic, ginger, red chili peppers, etc. Spices have different quality levels based on their origin and processing methods; the highest quality spices have subtle flavors that enhance the taste of food rather than masking it with strong flavors. Therefore, it is essential to use quality spices in your recipes or they may result in bland food. Spices are the flavor enhancers used in Indian traditional cooking. They are mainly brought from India’s regions where they grow well and produce spices rich in aroma and flavor. The Indian spices are used in Indian cuisines to prepare mouthwatering dishes. Spices have medicinal values and added benefits, which is why they are essential to the Indian diet. In addition, Indians have had a strong tradition of using and trading spices since ancient times.

Kerala Spices 

The most famous of the spice-producing regions in India is Kerala, which produces numerous varieties of spices and herbs. The combination of aromatic spices from this region makes Indian cuisines world-renowned. Kerala is well-known for its spices. Many spices are grown in this region, making it one of the biggest spice-producing regions in the world. These spices found in Kerala have made this region famous worldwide for its mouthwatering curries using local ingredients such as coconut milk or cashew nut curry sauce base. Spices play an important role in creating distinctive flavors found in traditional dishes of Kerala. Kerala spice bowl includes the following:

• Vanilla: The love of most children, the sweet tasting Vanilla is used in sweets as well as desserts, and it tastes just yum!

• Clove: A staple of every home in Kerala, cloves thrive in Kerala’s climate that allows for flowering. People there use it to marinate as well as to rub meat.

• Nutmeg: Nutmeg is practically synonymous with the word, ‘delicious,’ and is grown mainly in southern India. The variety of this spice, which is found in Kerala, is a must-try.

• Turmeric: The ‘cook-and-color’ spice, Turmeric is found in almost every kitchen of India. This spice in used in cooking and is also a well-known coloring agent. Turmeric also has medicinal value, making it a very important spice.

• Cardamom: Kerala is one of the largest cardamom markets in the world and the Malabar variety is native to the state. It can be added to sweet as well as savory dishes.

• Pepper: This versatile spice is widely grown in the state of Kerala. The different types of pepper found here are green pepper, white pepper, and black pepper.

• Cinnamon: The special kind of cinnamon found in Kerala is really delicious and really unique. It is commonly grown in the spice plantations of Malabar.

• Star Anise: Kerala spices also have one more name and that is – star anise! This is known to be having a taste very much same as licorice.

• Tamarind: Another popular culinary ingredient in Kerala is tamarind.

• Ginger: Ginger, as is widely known to be a very important spice used all over the world, in also grown in Kerala. Ginger finds its place in most of the Indian cuisines.

Devi Royal Residency in Alappuzha

Staying at Devi Royal Residency in Alappuzha will spice up your Kerala tour and add the touch of beauty and taste to it! So, why wait, travel to this amazing land, and relish the flavors present here!