Collection: Authentic Spices

Mustards are used extensively in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh, Mediterranean, and German cooking. They have no flavor and smell of their own at all. Prepare your favourite Mustard fish curry, with thin mustard paste, coriander powder, chilies and nigella, popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Bay leaf has been cultivated from ancient times; its leaves constituted the wreaths of laurel that crowned victorious athletes in ancient Greece. They are delicately fragrant but have a bitter taste. It is used in pickling and marinating and to flavour stews, stuffings, and fish. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The flavor of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil. It is used in cooking as a condiment and flavoring base that is used in both sweet and savory foods. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree. It is aptly named for the star shape of the pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavour with tones of licorice. Use in curries and cooking for the distinct flavour. Store in a cool dry place.

Coriander is an aromatic spice, with a sensually musky scent that is punctuated by a twang of citrus. It is warm, mild, sweetish with a gentle flavor that rarely overpowers a dish. Add it your curries, soups and stews or for marinades, spice mixes and sauces. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Originating from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Guntur Sannam has a thick red skin with high pungency. It can be grounded into a powder and used in the preparation of various local delicacies such as the Natu Kodi Kura, a spicy Andhra chicken curry to develop colour as well as flavour. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

The Byadgi pepper is at the lower end of extra hot chilies. Flavor-wise, this hot pepper is a little more sweet and aromatic than comparable dried peppers. They are typically used crushed into a powder to provide an aromatic heat for authentic Indian cuisine, like sambar and masala.Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Coriander is a small, hollow-stemmed plant in the Apiaceae family. Owing to its crunchy texture, It is commanly used in curry powders or in stews and soups.Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Cloves are dried flower buds from the clove tree that originated in Indonesia. Cloves known for their strong taste and aroma and are commonly used in Indian cooking and various other cuisines. Enjoy it as a prime ingredient in Indian cooking such as Indian Chicken Curry, Biryani, etc or flavour applesauce, oatmeal, muffins and cookies. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup.It is used as an ingredient in spice blends and a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature

Cardamom is a aromatic spice with a very wide range of uses. The spice has a very warm aroma and pungent taste which it can retain for a very long time. They can be used to lend a unique flavor to tea if added along with tea leaves, and coffee as well. Various dishes like pulao, curries, biryanis, kebabs and other hot dishes are infused with its aroma.Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Fennel seeds are popularly known as Saunf in Hindi, a flowering plant belonging to Foeniculum Vulgare family. It has a mild, licorice-like flavour, sweet and woody taste, the distinct flavour is due to the goodness of potent essential oils. Add it to your soups, stews and salads and especially dishes like risotto. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Lakadong Turmeric Powder is a yellow coloured powder form of the spice known for its nutritional benefits. It has a warm bitter taste and is used to flavour and colour curries, vegetables, mustards, butters and cheeses. Store in a cool and dry place.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of a tree. It is ground to make a powder that is highly aromatic, used in flavouring curries, savoury dishes and desserts. Use cinnamon powder with mashed banana to bake a cake and get a lovely banana cinnamon tea cake. Store in a cool dry place.

Poppy seeds are oilseeds obtained from the opium poppy. The seeds are use whole or ground into various dishes. Use them in pastries and breads or as decoration on baked goods. Store in a cool dry place.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The flavor of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil. It is used in cooking as a condiment and flavoring base that is used in both sweet and savory foods. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Ajwain plays like a greatest hits album of more common herbs and spices. It is more sharp and pungent and lifts flavors like thyme. Its unique bite is a great way to add complexity and interest to the aromatic base of a curry or as a finishing tarka. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Regarded as the “king of spices,” black pepper is an incredibly popular among spices since ancient times. Black peppercorn powder mixed with salt, and the mixture is a common item found on the serving table in restaurants. The mixture sprinkled over vegetable/fruit salads, chats, lemonades, in soups, etc. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

White pepper powder is produced from dried fruit of the pepper plant and is milder than black pepper. Often used in dishes where you need to add a peppery flavour but don’t want black flecks, such as white sauces and potato dishes. Use it to add flavour to soups, marinades for meats and stir fries. Store in a cool dry place.

Fennel seeds are popularly known as Saunf in Hindi, a flowering plant belonging to Foeniculum Vulgare family. It has a mild, licorice-like flavour, sweet and woody taste, the distinct flavour is due to the goodness of potent essential oils. Add it to your soups, stews and salads and especially dishes like risotto. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum. Star anise has a distinct licorice flavort that pairs well with coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and clove. It is used in classical Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, especially known for its presence in the Chinese “5 spice. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature

The Byadgi pepper is at the lower end of extra hot chilies. In flavour, this hot pepper is a little more sweet and aromatic than comparable dried peppers. They are typically used crushed into a powder to provide an aromatic heat for authentic Indian cuisine, like sambar and masala. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Sourced from the well drained, loamy regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Cumin seeds has a penetrating musty, earthy flavour. Cumin has a warm, earthy flavor and aroma with a bit of both sweetness and bitterness. A popular Indian recipe is jeera rice, which is a combination of rice and cumin seeds. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Turmeric Powder is a yellow coloured powder form of the spice known for its nutritional benefits. It has a warm bitter taste and is used to flavour and colour curries, vegetables, mustards, butters and cheeses. Store in a cool and dry place.

Sourced from the well drained, loamy regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Cumin seeds has a penetrating musty, earthy flavour. Cumin has a warm, earthy flavor and aroma with a bit of both sweetness and bitterness. A popular Indian recipe is jeera rice, which is a combination of rice and cumin seeds. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Pink Himalayan salt is a naturally pink coloured salt that is mined in the Himalayas. Loaded with minerals and incredible health benefits, Pink Himalayan Salt is one of the purest forms of salt and is a type of rock salt. Use pink salt in the same way you would use common table salt, as a part of cooking and to season meals. Store in a cool and dry place.

Harvested on the wind-swept shores of the Arabian Sea, these delicate sea salt flakes are made in small salt ponds by carefully scraping off the top layer of naturally formed salt crystals.They have a clean, mellow flavor and crisp, crunchy texture. Use it with strawberries and dark chocolate and sprinkle some sea salt flakes the next time you are craving desserts. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature.