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Cardamom: This is a delicious spice with a citrus-like aroma that adds a wonderful flavor to Indian foods, among others. It is also know to be good for your liver, which in turn is good for entire body, since your liver helps you detoxify your blood. It is also good for your digestion, and is known to help with gas and the cramps that causes. The only caveat is that you might want to hold off on the cardamom if you are worried about gallstones. Otherwise, it can be a great addition to your recipes.

Ginger: This spicy root is known as the universal remedy. Although it's well-known as a stomach soother, it also improves circulation, fights tumors, reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system. Oh, and it's good for pain and a fever. The only possible drawbacks are for people with gallstones or those on blood thinners.
improves circulation and lowers cholesterol

Recipe

Broiled Spiced Lamb with Gingered Mint Pesto

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 54

ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons salt
2 2-pound boneless top rounds of lamb
3/4 cup gingered mint pesto
4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons hot water

directions

Set rack about 6 inches from heat and preheat broiler.

In a small bowl stir together cardamom, salt, and pepper to taste. Let lamb stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Pat lamb dry with paper towels and rub both sides with cardamom mixture. Broil lamb on rack of a broiler pan 14 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.

In a bowl whisk together pesto, vinegar, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons hot water, adding additional hot water if necessary to reach desired consistency.

Carve lamb against grain into 0.5 inch-thick slices. Serve with pesto.