India is known as the ‘Spice Bowl of the World’ for a reason. The mentions of spices are there in the Vedic Period and Indian kitchens celebrate the glory of diverse spices even today. No doubt, India has stood up as one of the highest spice exporters in the world. As of now, spices from India contribute about 40% or even more to the spice trade across the globe.
India is said to be the land of spices because the spices are derived from diverse areas of the country such as tropical forests, highlands, marshy woods, lush green lands, or even fertile valleys. Every community makes use of spices according to availability in their local region and comes up with exotic cuisines.