Spice Guide

Whole Kerala cloves (laung) in a bowl, used with elaichi in a homemade Diwali mukhwas
Homemade Mukhwas Recipe for Diwali: Elaichi & Laung After-Meal Mix
Make fresh mukhwas at home for Diwali with saunf, til, elaichi and laung. Easy step-by-step recipe, 4 variations and gift-jar ideas. Read more...
Bowl of whole 8mm Kerala green cardamom (elaichi) pods used for making masala doodh
Masala Doodh Recipe for Diwali Night: Elaichi Milk with Kali Mirch & Dalchini
A simple masala doodh recipe for Diwali night with elaichi, kali mirch and dalchini – plus a homemade masala doodh powder and a big-batch version for 10 glasses. Read more...
Whole Kerala spices for Diwali dinner – green cardamom (elaichi), cloves (laung), black pepper (kali mirch) and cinnamon (dalchini) from Wayanad Green Fresh
Diwali Dinner Menu with Whole Spices: Pulao, Paneer Gravy & Dal (Khada Masala Guide)
Planning Diwali dinner? Here is a simple menu – jeera pulao, paneer gravy, dal and raita – with how much elaichi, laung, kali mirch and dalchini to use in each... Read more...
Whole kali mirch (black pepper) from Wayanad, Kerala for Diwali mathri and namkeen
Kali Mirch Diwali Snacks: Pepper Mathri, Masala Kaju & Chakli with Whole Black Pepper
Three easy Diwali namkeen recipes with whole kali mirch (black pepper) — pepper mathri, masala kaju and chakli — plus how much pepper to use and how to store your... Read more...
Close-up of whole Kerala cloves (laung), a key whole spice for homemade garam masala
How to Make Garam Masala at Home for Diwali (With Whole Spices & Hindi Names)
Make fresh garam masala at home in 15 minutes for your Diwali cooking – simple steps with elaichi, laung, kali mirch and dalchini, plus storage tips and where to use... Read more...
Whole Kerala spices for masala chai – elaichi, laung, kali mirch and dalchini
Masala Chai for Diwali Guests: Elaichi Chai Recipe for 10 Cups with Whole Spices
Expecting guests this Diwali? Here is how to make masala chai for 10 cups using whole elaichi, laung, kali mirch and dalchini – with simple tips for serving a crowd. Read more...
Kerala green cardamom (elaichi) in a wooden bowl for Diwali sweets
Elaichi in Diwali Sweets: How Much Cardamom to Use in Kheer, Ladoo, Barfi & Payasam
How much elaichi to use in kheer, besan ladoo, kaju barfi, gajar halwa, shrikhand and Kerala payasam, how to make fresh cardamom powder at home, and how to pick good... Read more...
Biryani Whole Spices List (With Hindi Names)
Biryani Whole Spices List (With Hindi Names)
The whole spices (khada masala) used in most biryanis, with Hindi names and how much to use for 1kg rice. Read more...
True Cinnamon vs Cassia: How to Tell the Difference at Home
True Cinnamon vs Cassia: How to Tell the Difference at Home
How to tell true cinnamon from cassia at home – look, break test, colour and taste. Read more...
How to Identify Good 8mm Cardamom (Elaichi): A Simple Buyer's Checklist
How to Identify Good 8mm Cardamom (Elaichi): A Simple Buyer's Checklist
A simple checklist to pick good 8mm green cardamom (elaichi): size, closed pods, weight, aroma and how it was sorted. Read more...
Khada Masala List: Whole Spices Every Indian Kitchen Needs (with Hindi Names)
Khada Masala List: Whole Spices Every Indian Kitchen Needs (with Hindi Names)
🪔 Diwali gifting? See our Diwali Spice Gift Boxes → (order by 29 Oct for delivery before Diwali)"Khada masala" simply means whole spices – spices used as they are, not... Read more...
Diwali Spice Gift Ideas: Whole Kerala Spices as a Diwali Gift
Diwali Spice Gift Ideas: Whole Kerala Spices as a Diwali Gift
🪔 Diwali gifting? See our Diwali Spice Gift Boxes → (order by 29 Oct for delivery before Diwali)Every Diwali, the same question comes back: what do you give that people... Read more...
Kerala spices in kraft pouches: green cardamom, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon and star anise
Kerala Spices: How to Use Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon & Black Pepper
Discover four beloved Kerala spices—cardamom, clove, cinnamon and black pepper. Learn simple ways to use them and explore Wayanad Green Fresh’s spice collection. Read more...