| CARDAMOM | Which spice of the ginger family is used in curries? (8) |
| OKRA | Which plant of the mallow family is used in soups (4) |
| SORREL | What acid-leaved plant of the dock family is used in salads? (6) |
| TURMERIC | Spice obtained from the rhizome of a plant of the ginger family, used in cookery, dyeing or to flavour golden milk (8) |
| GALANGAL | The pungent, aromatic root of a plant of the ginger family, dried and used as a seasoning and in medicine (8) |
| GALINGALE | The aromatic rootstock of some East Indian plants of the ginger family (9) |
| AMOMUM | Any of a genus of plants of the ginger family, notable for their pungency and aromatic properties (6) |
| ZEDOARY | Perennial Asian herb of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) also known as white turmeric (7) |
| MELEGUETTA | Also known as grains of paradise, a spice derived from a plant in the ginger family with a flavour r |
| GARAMMASALA | Blend of ground aromatic spices originating in India, used in curries, marinades, pickles etc |
| PANEER | Cheese commonly used in curries from the Indian subcontinent (6) |
| CUMIN | A spice used in curries and chili. |
| GARAM | --- masala, an aromatic mixture of spices, used in curries (5) |
| GINGER | Spice derived from the rhizome of a plant related to turmeric, used powdered in cakes and biscuits, fresh in curries and stir-fries or preserved in syrup (6) |
| CINNAMON | Which spice is the powdered bark of a Sri Lankan tree? (8) |
| NUTMEG | Which spice is the grated seed of a tropical tree? (6) |
| DONLEAVY | J.P., author of The Ginger Man (8) |
| DILL | What aromatic herb of the parsley family is used for flavouring pickles and sauces? (4) |
| FENUGREEK | Seeds used in curries |
| MELC | "Sporty Spice" of the Spice Girls |
