Clove

Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) is one of the herbs whch one can commonly find in indian kitchens; it has been mentioned in all ancient Sanskrit scriptures. Cloves have historically been used in Indian cuisine. In North Indian cuisine, it is used in almost all rich or spicy dishes as an ingredient of a mix named garam masala, along with other spices.. it is normally added whole to enhance the presentation and flavor of the rice. Dried cloves are also a key ingredient in Indian masala chai, spiced tea, a special variation of tea popular in India. Clove has the highest amount of antioxidants (290,283 ORAC) among spices.