A tropical herb of the ginger family. A colourful, mildly aromatic and versatile spice used in most Indian dishes. Use sparingly.
Turmeric keeps for only a few months so replace regularly.
Available in 100g bag.
Natural, unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits. Loaded with minerals, they are also among the healthiest of tree nuts.
Amchoor powder, also called "Amchur" or "Aamchoor" in Hindi, Amchoor translates literally as "mango powder"! Made from dried slices of immature green mangoes which are then ground into a powder, the colour of the ground spice is brownish-beige. the flavour is slightly acid/sweet.
Similar to cinnamon but with a coarser, thicker bark. The taste is stronger than true cinnamon with a very subtle clove undernote. Used in pilau's, lamb and other meat dishes.
Garam masala is a tradition blend of spices from a secret recipe used since the days of the the Raj. Garam Masala literally means mixed or blended hot spices. A little goes a long way in pilafs, biryanis, meat and poultry dishes. Can be used as the base for biryanis, currries and special spice blends. Available in 1 kg pack.
Natco Black Eye Beans, A classic beans with a dry but creamy texture. High in protein and fibre these beans are a staple base for many Asian and African stews and casseroles.
The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Its seeds are high in protein.