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Healthiest Ways to Use Spices

Whether you use spices fresh or dried, you’ll still get beneficial compounds, says Vizthum. But, she cautions, “If you fry or grill food with spices, it decreases the antioxidants. However, microwave cooking, simmering or stewing foods with spices actually heightens the antioxidant levels of spices.”

The Most Important Sri Lankan Spices You Should Know About

Sri Lanka is a land of spices, with all the food in the teardrop island laden with rich flavors. Sure, all the spices used here are not native to Sri Lanka, but chefs and home cooks have incorporated them into their cooking to such an extent that they might as well be!

THE MOST IMPORTANT SRI LANKAN SPICES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Sri Lanka is a land of spices, with all the food in the teardrop island laden with rich flavors. Sure, all the spices used here are not native to Sri Lanka, but chefs and home cooks have incorporated them into their cooking to such an extent that they might as well be! Curries, short eats, sambols, and sweets all have a mix of seasonings that will tickle the senses. You’ll also find spices in Christmas cake and sometimes tea.

HERBS

Herbs are the leaf part of a plant that is used in cooking – these can be used fresh or dried. Any other part of the plant, which is usually dried, is referred to as a spice. These include,
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