Brown mustard seeds possess a pungent flavor. These seeds are commonly used to make whole grain and many coarse varieties of mustards. More and more, brown seeds have taken the place of black in Indian cooking.
Curry leaves are aromatic herbs used in South Indian cooking. The glossy leaves are vibrant green and teardrop-shaped, about one-and-a-half inches in length. These aromatic leaves have a lemon scent and a distinct, pungent taste that has been compared to anise and lemongrass.
Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight but little is needed to impart flavour. The spice has a very warm aroma and pungent taste which it can retain for a very long time. So many Indian dishes and tea are incomplete without cardamon.