Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are often used to flavor tea, for sweets and in fennel based syrups. They are often added to sweet dishes, some savory foods like certain lentils, pickles, pulao and kurma. They are often eaten plain or sweetened as a mouth freshener.

Fennel and anise both bear a strong resemblance to black licorice. Fennel is great as a whole spice in taarka, and is another key ingredient in the flavouring of madras and other curries. Indian restaurants often use candied fennel seed as an after-dinner mint.