Improve your life with spice!
India is renowned for being full of spice and all things nice.
If you’re looking to add a little flavour to your life then you can’t go past this wondrous and delicious country. Known for being the spice capital of the world all the dishes you find here will take your taste buds to the next level. Of course India grows all of it’s own flavours and is a large exporter of spice.
The spice capitals of India are Kerala and Goa.
Goa is a western state that borders the rich Arabian Sea. It is renowned for its beaches, places of worship and it’s rich flora and fauna. Kerala, known as the ‘king of spices’ is a tropic paradise on the south west coast. To learn more about Kerala refer to our previous blog ‘Kerala-‘God’s own Country’’.
Numerous varieties of spice grow in India
The most popular include turmeric, pepper, cardamom, ginger, saffron and cinnamon. What may surprise you are the health benefits of these spices. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory used to treat jaundice, asthma, toothaches, bruises and chest pain. Turmeric also inhibits cancer cell growth and can be used to aid cystic fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Pepper improves digestion and promotes intestinal health. It also stimulates the breakdown of fat cells and has impressive antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Cardamom also can be used to treat digestive problems such as heartburn, IBS, liver and gallbladder complaints. It is also used to aid recovery from the common cold, cough and even bronchitis.
Likewise ginger also has numerous health benefits. It is used to cure motion sickness, morning sickness, diarrhoea and nausea. People use ginger for pain relief from arthritis and muscle soreness. If used in an oil form ginger can also treat burns. Saffron also has many uses. Is has possible cancer suppressing and anti-mutagenic properties. The stigmas and petals of saffron have also been known to help people suffering from depression.
Cinnamon is a little miracle worker. It regulates blood sugar, reduces cholesterol levels and is a natural food preservative. Along with Turmeric it reduces pain linked to arthritis, and is effective for menstrual pain and infertility. Cinnamon also reduces chronic inflammation linked with neurological disorders including Alzheimers, Parkinsons Disease, MS and others. On top of all that is also works wonderfully with sweet and savoury dishes.
All of these spices, along with being beneficial for your health, make Indian cuisine famous for flavour. They add richness and depth to every meal, making sure your taste buds dance with every mouthful.
So come and join us in India and add some spice to YOUR life!
While all of our wonderful tours incorporate spices in the cuisine and markets, the following tours include a guided tour through spice gardens – ‘Heart of South India’, ‘Vinyasa Yoga and Wellbeing’, Transformational Journey of the Tarot’, and‘Discover Your Best Self’.
For our full list of tour itineraries click here
Booking enquiries call 1300 722 932 or email info@touchofspirittours.com.au
See you next week!
