Cassia is commonly known as Chinese cinnamon, found in abundance in Burma and China. It lends a lot of flavour to food items. As it is dried, it takes a quill-like form and is perfect to provide a rich distinctive flavour in your food and beverages.As this spice is known to have a strong aroma, it can be used in garnishing dishes; quite a decent amount can also be added to desserts, cookies and cakes to bring out a strong flavour. And when you think of rich gravy dishes in India like malai kofta or palak paneer or dum aloo, this spice is a must-have for these recipes.