Cloves

Cloves from Kerala, India.

Cloves have been the soul of Kerala cuisine for centuries, prized for their warm, aromatic complexity and subtle sweetness. Cultivated across the lush Western Ghats of Kerala, particularly in the Idukki and Wayanad districts, these precious buds thrive in the region's misty highlands and rich volcanic soil. In traditional Kerala cooking, cloves elevate curries, rice dishes, and spice blends with their distinctive depth, while their medicinal properties have long been valued in Ayurvedic practices. Each clove carries the heritage of Kerala's spice trade legacy, delivering authentic flavour that transforms everyday meals into culinary experiences rooted in generations of expertise.