Why is it good for you?
- Eases digestion and stimulates the stomach
- Antibacterial in nature, helps to cure cold and cough
- One of the best exfoliators for your skin
- Helps get rid of excess water and toxins, increases metabolism
How to use?
Add a pinch of Black Pepper in a variety of dishes from pongal and rasam to salads and sunny side-ups, soups and pastas to chicken and paneer. You can also use it to spice up sauces for steaks or curries.
Food Fact:
Signs of an ancient pepper trade from India to Egypt have been found, including the peppercorns that had been stuffed into the nostrils of Ramses the Great (1303-1213 BC) when he was mummified.