Fennel Seeds are greenish brown in colour and have a sweet-like flavor. Fennel Seeds give warmth and sweetness to curries. Fennel Seeds (Sauf) are added as a flavoring agent to Pohe (Poha / Pauwa) too. Fennel Seeds are one of the most important spices in Kashmiri cooking. Fennel Seeds are an integral part of of the Assamese/Bengali/Oriya spice mixture panch phoron. Fennel Seeds are not only used in Indian Spices but also widely used in Chinese Spices. Roasted fennel seeds are also used as a mouth freshener. Fennel Seeds have digestive properties. And hence when a pinch of Fennel Seeds is had after each meal, it helps your digestive system. Fennel Seeds are used in making curries, fish, meat and bakeries.
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