Question

Solve these riddles:
(a) I can be powdered. I make food hot and spicy. If too much of me is added, your eyes and nose may begin to water and you cry!

(b) Grind me and powder me to make your food look yellow. I am mixed in oil by granny and applied to wounds. I heal all your wounds big and small.

(c) Small and round like a pearl, I am black when I am whole. A sharp and spicy taste is mine. Whether it is sweet or salty, I am added as a special treat.

(d) I am a small and skinny chap. Sometimes I am brown and sometimes black. Added to hot oil and ghee. I spread my fragrance all around when I am roasted. Curd and jaljeera are favourite to me.

(e) I look like cumin seeds though I am green colour. I always try to make your stomach healthy. Eat me after your meal and I refresh your mouth.

(f) I look like a nail. I help to provide relief from toothache. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1: chilly

2: tarmaric

3: black paper

4: cumin

5:anise

Answer 2

1. red chilli
2. turmeric
3. black pepper
4. cumin
5. Fennel seeds
6. cloves