SPICES THAT ARE MEANT TO BE IN NIGERIAN KITCHEN

Generally, spices are the most important aspect of food while cooking, it brings out the sweet aroma that makes everyone want to anticipate the food. In Nigeria, there are only two common spices that everyone knows which are Curry and Thyme, Every Nigerian cook using these spices because they believe it will bring out the aroma which is true and it works perfectly. For example, my mom only makes use of Curry and sometimes Thymes or malasa that contain ginger, garlic, curry, and thyme. Every Nigerian woman has their own spice that suits their taste and they know what is good for their food. Although Spice is not all about the aroma or the nice taste.

Spice is a seed, plant, seed, or plant that is used to color food or preserving food. Spice is different from herbs which are leaves or flower use for garnishing. Different cultures uses different set of spices to give their dishes taste and flavor, also these spice can be in different form like powder form,nut,leaf or tuber.

TYPES OF SPICES

•  Cardamom.              
•  Cayenne
•  Chili Pepper
•  Fennel
•  Paprika
•  Sumac
•  Cinnamon
•  Onion Powder
•  Galangal Root Powder
•  Star Anise
•  Black Cumin
•  Poppy Seeds
•  Pumpkin Spice
•  Clove
•  Cassia Bark
•  Black Pepper
•  Celery Seed
•  Coriander Seed
•  Crushed Red Pepper
•  Cumin
•  Curry Powder
•  Nutmeg
•  Mace
•  Mustard Seeds
•  Garlic
•  Ginger
• Turmeric 
• Fenugreek
• Saffron

USES OF SPICE 

-Spices can be as a way of preserving food from spoilage.

-Spices can be use as a natural medicine.

-Species can be use in celebration or rituals.

-Spices can be use as personal drugs.

SPICES THAT ARE MEANT TO BE IN NIGERIAN KITCHEN.

-Rosemary 

-Garlic

-Ginger 

-Thyme 

-Onion 

-Curry

-Black pepper 

-Nutmeg

-Scent leaves

-Turmeric

-Cumin

-Paprika