Though it has a rigid surface and is bitter in taste, bitter melon is believed to have a host of medicinal properties including helping with balancing and regulating blood sugar level. Additionally, the juicy pulp of Jamun/ Jambo fruit contains resin, Gallic acid and tannin and the taste can vary from acidic to fairly sweet. The Jamun seed is known to contain a biochemical called ‘jambolin’ and glycoside, which is believed to check the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also a rich source of vitamins A & C. Popular name(s): Jambul, Jamun, Black Plum, Faux Pistachier, Indian Blackberry, Jambol, Doowet and Jambolan. “The fruit of the tree are very tasteful; one who regularly consumes the juice of the jambu tree, does not suffer from old age, disease and can even resist death…” Vayu puran, Chapter 46, Verse 28/29.
All the flavour and texture of fresh ginger without the inconvenience of peeling and chopping. Ginger paste is an essential ingredient in many Indian curries as well as Thai and Chinese cuisine. This ginger paste has the highest ginger content on the market with a total of 95% pure ginger content. 1 teaspoon equals a 2cm Ginger piece.
Also called Kala Jeera this is a more rare form of cumin. Black Cumin is more subtle than brown cumin, the seeds are sweeter, smaller and have a more delicate taste. The first flavour is small, then it grows to a smokey black flavour like lapsang suchong. The after taste is slightly bitter with nuances of citrus and aniseed.
The finest quality pure butter ghee, suitable for cooking, baking, and frying.
Butter Ghee is a key ingredient in Indian Food, you cannot substitute the flavor & aroma of Butter Ghee, which is clarified butter.