List of Bangladeshi spices

Many of the spices are native to the region of Bangladesh, while the others were imported from similar climates and have since been cultivated locally for centuries.

[1] Spices are typically heated in a pan with ghee or cooking oil before being added to a dish.

Curry is not a spice, but a term which refers to any side dish in Bangladeshi cuisine.

A curry typically contains several spices blended together.

Below is a list of spices and other flavoring substances commonly used in Bangladesh.