Fennel seeds

India is a huge and diverse country with many regional culinary variants. Fennel seeds are popular in northern India, particularly in Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Gujarati cuisine. Rogan Josh (a lamb dish), paneer tikka (grilled cheese cubes), and shrikhand (a yogurt dessert) are a few examples. Fennel seeds are less frequent in southern India, but they are nevertheless used in several recipes such as rasam (a spicy soup), sambar (a lentil stew), and payasam (a rice pudding).

Fennel seeds are only one of the most common ingredients in Indian cuisine. Other essential components include spices (such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, mustard seeds, nutmeg, saffron, etc.), vegetables (such as eggplant, okra, spinach, tomato, etc.), grains (such as rice, wheat, millet, etc.), legumes (such as chickpeas, lentils, beans, etc.), dairy products (such as yogurt, cheese, butter, etc.), and meats (such as chicken, lamb, goat, fish, etc.).

If you enjoy Indian cuisine or want to try something new and adventurous, fennel seeds are a terrific place to start. They will enhance the flavor and authenticity of your dishes by adding a touch of sweetness and warmth.