Herbs are basically different from spices as herbs are the green leafy part of the plant whereas spices can be grown at other parts of the plant other than those leafy parts such as seeds, stem, and roots. Generally, herbs are used for adding flavor to food having a pleasant aroma and have medicinal properties. Let's look at best Indian herbs that can be grown right in your kitchen garden for various uses.

10 Best Indian Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Garden

Herbs are basically different from spices as herbs are the green leafy part of the plant whereas spices can be grown at other parts of the plant other than those leafy parts such as seeds, stem, and roots. Generally, herbs are used for adding flavor to food having a pleasant aroma and have medicinal properties.

So, here are some of the India herbs that a person can easily grow in your kitchen garden and that take less space as well:

1. Holy Basil

It is a sacred plant as per Hindu belief and in Hindi, it is called as Tulsi.

• It has many health and medicinal benefits and also cultivated mainly for religious purposes and its oil.
• It prefers full sun. It is also known as THE QUEEN OF HERBS.
• It has its various benefits as it is used for Panic attacks, to gain weight, get relief from stress and mostly used for cooking purposes in the forms like dried powder or herbal tea etc. having a pleasant aroma.
  
  It produces purple flowers and is bushy.

2. Carom

These can also act as an instant mouth freshener and can be sprinkled on salads also.

• They add flavor to many dishes such as to the vegetables, soup, meat etc. these are the tiny leaves need full sun.
• Also act as an antiseptic for nose, throat, and ear and also acts as oregano.
• It also covers very less space and can be easily grown in your kitchen garden. These are called AJWAIN in Hindi.

3. Curry Leaves 

These are always seen as a unique flavor adding herb.

• Instead of cooking purposes, it also has various medicinal properties and acts as antioxidant, antidiabetic.
• Its stem plays an important role in providing snake bite relief and these leaves resembles neem leaves. 

4. Anise

Commonly known as Saunf.

• It is used for fragrance in cooking, soaps, perfumes etc. and helps in providing relief from pain, solve breathing issues and many other purposes.
• It also adds flavor to dairy products, candies, pudding, candies, meat and drinks like alcohol.
• It also helps our digestive system and acts as an antiseptic also and can be grown easily in the kitchen garden. Its oil is also used for various purposes.

5. Mint

Called generally as Pudina.

• It can be used for making chutney. It also adds flavor and texture to various dishes or beverages and is best used as raw. 
•  It also helps in solving digestion issues, allergy issues, nausea etc.
•  Instead of adding any sugar or calories to any dish or beverages, mint works for all.

6. Coriander

In our Indian Subcontinent, it is called as Dhaniya having a pleasant fragrance commonly used raw for cooking purposes.

• It is well known for Vitamin C and having 11 oils components.
• It lowers the cholesterol levels due to the acids present in it, manages various disorders and also beneficial in the eyesight.

7. Bay Leaf

It is the herb which detoxifies the body and used as dried bay leaves for cooking purposes.

• It is referred as Tej Patta. It cannot be eaten directly due to its bitter taste.
• They are used in the spices also in order to make Garam Masala. They are aromatic and can also be used in making perfumes.
• Its oil can be extracted and used for medicinal matters and add taste or flavor in cooking. So, it is great to grow them fresh in our kitchen garden.

8. Lemon Balm

It is a very versatile herb and can be used as a lemon balm tea. 

• It is used in the salad by using its fresh leaves and it also adds flavor to soups or any other seafood or sauces etc.
• Its juice can be used as a refreshing drink in summers.
• It has various other benefits to solve digestive problems, nervous system issues, provides sleep aid and its oil can be used for various purposes like massage and also as a room freshener when dried.

9. Fenugreek

Commonly called as Methi in Hindi and also referred as Greek Hayes.

• These can be used to add flavors to various vegetables, salads, cattle food and also for spices etc. and are very easy to grow.
• It is an Ayurvedic herb beneficial for the diabetic patient.
• It is light to digest and have various nutritional contents like Vitamins, Calcium, and Potassium etc.

10.  Chilli Pepper

Commonly called as Mirchi in Hindi and is very hot in taste.

• These add spiciness to Indian cuisines in order to flavor dishes and for some people, the food becomes tasteless without spiciness and hence, use in the routine.
• It contains nutrients like Manganese, Vitamins A, and C.
• It can prevent cancer disease, gives relief from pain, boosts up metabolism etc.

There are many other herbs also that can be grown easily such as peppermint, fennel, lavender, parsley etc. Mainly, herbs are used for adding flavors to food and have a variety of uses and occupy less space. Most probably, they need full sun and the soil for them must be moist and it causes convenience for ladies in making fresh food. Hence, NATURE HAS INFINITE CAUSES.