is amongst the reasons why the state of Kerala, in India, claims the slogan: "God's own country".

The state is full of spices, everywhere - growing, being sold, being cooked and eaten.


Amongst the spices I saw growing there were chilli

coriander, curry, cardamom,
nutmeg

cinnamon

turmeric, vanilla, rue, allspice, clove,
ginger and pepper


star anise

Spice is a major part of the culture, as well as the economy - whole shops devoted just to spices


and they were a feast for the palate as well as for the eyes

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