Lavang, commonly known as cloves, are dried flower buds obtained from the clove tree. They are small, dark brown in color, and nail-shaped with a strong, warm, and aromatic fragrance. Cloves have an intense, slightly sweet and spicy flavor that adds depth and richness to a variety of dishes. Widely used in Indian cooking, lavang is an important ingredient in garam masala, biryani, pulao, curries, and masala chai. Just a few cloves are enough to enhance the taste and aroma of food due to their concentrated essential oils. Apart from culinary uses, cloves have been valued in traditional remedies for centuries. They are known for their natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The presence of eugenol oil gives cloves their distinctive aroma as well as many of their beneficial qualities. Strong in flavor and rich in aroma, lavang is a powerful spice that brings both taste and traditional wellness benefits to everyday cooking.