This resulted in a higher extraction yield of oil (7.4–7.6%) in case of all the four enzymes studied viz., Celluclast 1.5 L, Pectinex Ultra SP.L, ViscozymeL and Protease with respect to control. There are other reports which stated that 60–90 min of incubation with enzymes cellulase, viscozyme and pectinase resulted in higher extraction yield of volatile oil in other spices like celery and cumin