Natco Curry Leaves have a mild, spicy aroma and flavour. They are widley used in Indian cusine, particularly in curry powder, green chutneys and marinade pastes. Use generously doubling the quantity in recipes requiring fresh curry leaves. -
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.
Very hot, small whole chillies that can be used instead of fresh chillies. Heat them in oil until they increase in size. The frying enhances their flavour. Birdseye chillies may be small but they are very hot so use with care!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The exotic Kashmiri Mirch is a special blend of medium hot quality red pepper that is used for tandoori preparations. When used in curry, it imparts bright red colour making food more appealing and palatable. Follow the easy to prepare directions for a delicious meal that everyone will love.
MDH Chaat Masala is a traditional Indian spice blend that combines a tangy taste from the black salt and a hint of sweetness from the amchur (dried mango powder). Perfect for a range of dishes including salads and savouries.
Green Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic fragrance. It is a common ingredient in Indian cooking., Ground cardamom and cardamom pods are used as flavourings in both food and drink. In South Asia green cardamom is often used in traditional Indian sweets and in tea and rice dishes. It is also used in preparation of garam masala powder.
An essential ingredient in curry and masala mixtures. Strongly aromatic, spicy and slightly bitter in taste.
Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavour. Replace every 6 months or so.
Net Weight: 100g
The red chilies are dried crushed and flaked to release the whole red chili flavor more efficiently and quickly into dishes.Ideal as a seasoning for pizzas and casseroles. Use to spice up any dish as a sprinkling on top where it adds color and texture as well as heat, or use in dishes as a substitute for whole chilies.
Heera Phool Makhana is the popped seeds which look like popcorn. It can be used in a different number of dishes like kheer, khoya and panjiri among others. This condiment can also be added into curries. It provides a unique mealtime experience.