Answer:

cardamom

Answer	Crossword Clue
CARDAMOM	Ginger family spice
CARDAMOM	Plant with spicy or medicinal seeds
CARDAMOM	A spice

CARDAMOM	Spice in Indian cuisine
CARDAMOM	Common spice in Indian food
CARDAMOM	Spice of the ginger family
CARDAMOM	Medicinal herb
CARDAMOM	Pungent spice
CARDAMOM	Christmas cookie seasoning
CARDAMOM	Check someone's parent to make sure she's of drinking age?