An essential ingredient in curry and masala mixtures. Strongly aromatic, spicy and slightly bitter in taste.
Cumin is a member of the parsley family. It comes mostly from Iran and India, though it is native to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and Egypt. It is actually grown in many places, since it is rather easy to grow and adapts well to a variety of climates. Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavour. Replace every 6 months or so.
Net Weight: 1Kg
Also called Carom or Lovage seeds, they have a flavor similar to thyme but much stronger. Used in Indian bread, Gram flour snacks and also go well with fish. They are also a common ingredient in balti cooking and in bhajis and pakoras.
Coriander seed is possibly the most important ingredient in Indian curries and dried roasted Coriander seeds or dhana dal are eaten as a snack. Coriander seeds are also an essential ingredient in tagines.
Coriander goes well with ham and pork, especially when orange is included. It enhances fish dishes and, with other spices, may form a delicious coating for spiced fish or chicken, rubbed into the scored flesh and grilled. Try frying a few seeds with sausages to add an unusual flavour. Coriander complements chili and is included in many chili recipes, such as harissa, the hot North African red pepper sauce. It may be added to cream or cottage cheese.
Black pepper has a sharp, pungent aroma and flavour while white pepper is hotter, less subtle and mildly fermented. Pepper is found next to salt on most every table and is used to flavour all types of dishes in cuisines worldwide.
Suitable for vegetarians
Gluten Free
Available in 300g bag
Curry Leaves are a key ingredient in Mauritian/Indian cooking. You cannot substitute the delicate flavour and fragrance of curry leaf. These dried curry leaves can be added at the start of cooking before the oil is too hot and fried gently, till the leaves are lightly crisp to release flavour.
Turmeric powder is a bright yellow spice powder made from dried turmeric rhizomes. While its slightly peppery and warm flavor; vibrant color; and preservative properties make it a great culinary ingredient, the presence of 'curcumin' makes it suitable for cosmetic and medicinal purposes too.
These have a warm aroma and a sweetish taste like aniseed. Tastes great with seafood, pork, stuffings, sauces, pickles and some curries. In India it is chewed as a natural breath freshener and as an aid to digestion.
Available in 100g bag.
Normally sauteed in hot oil before adding vegetables to your dish. Used in pickles and chutneys and an important ingredient of the Vindaloo. Sprouts easily like cress. Excellent in salads.
Available in 400g bags.
One of the world's oldest and most useful spices. Use to make authentic garam masala and in various dals and pilau rice. Has a vast range of uses in all types of cooking.
A blend of salt, chilli, lemon and other spices specially formulated to enhance the flavour of a wide range of dishes with these highly distinctive flavours.
Use Jal Jeera Masala with Gol-Guppa and Pani Puri. Also use it for enhancing the flavours of Dahi-Bhalla, Chat, Papri and Papads. Add salt or sugar to taste.
Coriander, also known as cilantro. Adds a spicy fragrance and exotic freshness to oriental foods, especially in Thai and Indian cuisine such as stir-fries, salads and various curries and stews.