Top 20 Essential Indian Spices (インドスパイス) Every Kitchen Should Have
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May 27, 2026
Indian spices are the heart of Indian cooking. They add aroma, flavour, colour, and authentic taste to curries, rice, snacks, and desserts. At Bharat Bazaar Japan, you can find a wide range of authentic Indian spices in Japan.
1. Turmeric – Haldi (ターメリック・ウコン)
Used in curry, dal, and rice dishes for colour and flavour.
2. Red Chilli Powder (レッドチリパウダー)
Adds spice and rich red colour to Indian food.
3. Cumin Seeds – Jeera (クミンシード)
Essential for tadka, curry, and rice dishes.
4. Coriander Powder (コリアンダーパウダー)
Popular spice for Indian curry and masala.
5. Garam Masala (ガラムマサラ)
Traditional Indian spice blend for aroma and flavour.
6. Mustard Seeds (マスタードシード)
Widely used in South Indian cooking.
7. Black Pepper (ブラックペッパー)
Adds heat and aroma to curry and soup.
8. Cardamom – Elaichi (カルダモン)
Used in tea, sweets, and biryani.
9. Cloves – Laung (クローブ)
Strong aromatic spice for rice and curry.
10. Cinnamon – Dalchini (シナモン)
Popular in biryani, tea, and desserts.
11. Fenugreek Seeds – Methi (フェヌグリーク)
Used in pickles and curry recipes.
12. Asafoetida – Hing (ヒング)
Important spice in vegetarian Indian cooking.
13. Fennel Seeds – Saunf (フェンネル)
Sweet aromatic spice used in snacks and tea.
14. Curry Leaves (カレーリーフ)
Essential ingredient in South Indian dishes.
15. Nigella Seeds – Kalonji (カロンジ)
Used in naan, pickles, and Bengali cooking.
16. Carom Seeds – Ajwain (アジョワン)
Popular in paratha and fried snacks.
17. Kashmiri Chilli Powder (カシミールチリ)
Known for bright red colour and mild spice.
18. Dry Mango Powder – Amchur (アムチュール)
Adds tangy flavour to curry and chaat.
19. Star Anise (スターアニス)
Used in biryani and masala chai.
20. Bay Leaf – Tej Patta (ベイリーフ)
Adds aroma to rice and curry dishes.
Where to Buy Indian Spices in Japan
Buy authentic Indian spices online from:
Bharat Bazaar Japan
Available products:
- Whole spices
- Powder spices
- Spice mixes
- Curry masala
- Biryani masala
🚚 Delivery available across Japan.




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