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This may come as a surprise but spices are not an invention of the last century, spices played an influential role in the development of the western civilization. Today spices are a very usable and common product, mostly used for flavoring. On the other hand in the ancient times spices were priceless products.
 Spices In the past were used as medicine, incense and flavoring.
Here are the Main points in the spice history :
3000 Before Counting - 200 Before Counting
Arabs who have been the main exporters over the years for spices and herbs, were trading spices and herbs to a lot of civilizations.
200 Before Counting - 1200
The Romans Control the spices trade, this is because of the Romans control over most of the world in those years.
1200 - 1500
Because of the demand for spices, Europeans go to explore areas for spices, and travel to the Eastern India, which is known as an area full of rich resources.
The 15th Century - 17th Century
Wars are fought in order to control rich spices areas and a passage trade.
The 16th Century - 18th Century
English explorations for spices begins all over the world, including unpopulated areas.
The 17th Century - 20th Century
Amercia enters the spice market, but the arabs are still controlling it, because of the good quality and cheap prices for their spices.
India is known for its excellent cuisine, it's unique regions of cooking, and a pleasant dining experience. India is distinguished in the world's cuisine for it vegetarian dishes. One thing all of the regional cuisines of India have in common is it's use of spices
Garam masala is an essential ingredient in the cooking of the Punjab region of northern India. Loosely defined, "masala" is any blend of spices, and "garam" means hot
Generally, garam masala is added to the dish very shortly before serving to enhance flavor. Garam Masala is also an excellent rub for chicken and beef
 Garam masala is available prepared in ethnic groceries, and specialty stores such as World Market. The disadvantage of this is that one doesn't know how old the spices are, or what changes in temperatures and packaging it has been subjected to. One takes a chance on the potency and fragrance of this blend if it is bought already prepared. It is a simple process to make garam masala, and ingredients, with the exception of cardamom pods, are readily available. cardamom pods are available in Indian and natural food stores. Buy the green pods versus the white pods, which are bleached. Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only in price to saffron. It is expensive because it has to be hand picked. This spice is best used by toasting the seed removed from the pod, and then ground in a spice mill, along with the other ingredients of garam masala. Cardamom loses its essential oils and flavors quickly after being cracked and ground, and so buying the pods and toasting and grinding is the best method of use for this great spice
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