These are the sacred cows of India, with humped backs and are thought to be among the world's oldest domesticated cattle. The major Zebu cattle breeds of the world include Gyr, Guzerat, Indu-Brazilian, Nelore and Brahman. They were introduced into the United States as early as 1849. The first importations of Zebu were bullocks for draft purposes, but they later interbred with other cattle breeds and produced hybrids which were bigger, faster growing, and more thrifty. These cattle often did better than the cattle which the colonists had brought from Europe.
Zedoary is a ginger/turmeric-like root with a flavour of unripe mango and ginger is available widely in India and Indonesia, where the leaves an shoots are also used, but hardly anywhere else. The root is dried and then ground into powder.
Cumin seeds. The white seeds are commonly used. It is a musty smelling spice, the flavour of which is improved by roasting or frying.
Black caraway, the seeds of which have a warm odour and an aromatic, pungent and slightly bitter flavour.
