Cloves are the aromatic unopened flower buds of a small evergreen tree native to the Moluccas (Indonesia). Cloves are essential in garam masala and appear in many curry powder recipes. In Indian cuisine, it lends a hand to chutneys and many pickle dishes. It has also become an major ingredient in many rice recipes such as pullo and biryani. Cloves have an assertive, dark aroma that is warm and rich. Rani Brand are hand selected, and cleaned. They have a high oil content for rich full flavor!