Cinnamon

Sweet, woody and warm. Bark sticks or fine powder. Also called Dalchini, Lavangapattai.

Preparing it

Dust a small pinch over the top, or simmer a stick in milk and remove it before drinking.

Turmeric, Black pepper, Banana, Jaggery

Dried bark, available all year.

Airtight, away from light. Sticks keep their aroma longer than powder.

Used in small amounts, so its nutritional contribution is minor.

By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 25 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.