Spices in Kerala cuisine
Spices play an important role in the “curries” of Kerala. Main ones are:
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cardamom
Pepper
Ginger
Garlic
Coriander
Turmeric
Chilly
A few fresh herbs are also used. Main ones are:
Curry leaves
Coriander
Mint
Tamarind, kodampuli (Garcinia Cambogia), and lime are used to make sour sauces.
Very popular sweet and sour dishes are - pulissery, puli inchy, inchy curry.
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