Abstract:
Spices play an important role in
enhancing the flavour and taste of the
processed foods. They are also used in
the medicines because of their
carminative, stimulative and digestive
properties. India produces almost all the
known spices and is the largest exporter
of this commodity. Ground spices are
extensively used in all types of curried
dishes in India and abroad.
Although spices are traded chiefly in
an unprocessed form, a small yet
significant quantity enters international
trade as spice powders. Curry powder
is the foremost of those blends or mixes
and sometimes consists of 20 or more
spices designed to add the characteristic
flavour of an Indian curry, which is
appreciated all over the world. Apart
from the overseas market, processed
curry powder is becoming popular in the
domestic market also.
