Cloves are a spice made from the flower buds of an evergreen tree called, appropriately enough, the clove tree. Clove flower buds are harvested in their immature state and then dried. Cloves can be used whole or ground, and they have a very strong, pungent flavor and aroma.Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygiumaromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves are available throughout the year due to different harvest seasons in different countries.
SHANKAR RED DRY CHILLI weighing 500g is an essential ingredient in the Indian cooking. The chilli is packed with Vitamin C that helps in supporting the immune system and also works as a spicing agent in various dishes.
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.
Black Cumin is used in many Indian curries and tandooris. To bring out the nutty flavour, the seeds are best toasted slightly before use.
Bunium persicum or black cumin is a plant in the family Apiaceae. It is used as a common culinary spice in Northern India, Tajikistan and Iran but outside these areas use is rare. There is a common confusion between Bunium persicum and Nigella Sativa which is also commonly called Kala Jeera and used predominantly in Bengali cookery. You can buy Nigella Sativa or Kalwonji here.
Black Cumin was discovered in Tutankhamen's tomb, implying that it played an important role in ancient Egyptian practices. Black Cumin's role in Egyptian culture is not fully understood, but it is known that items entombed that items placed in a kings tomb were selected as important for use in the afterlife. The earliest known reference to black cumin is in the Book of Isiah in the Old Testament where Isiah compares the differences between reaping wheat and black cumin.
When ingested, black cumin seeds and extracts can be used for a number of conditions. They have been used for centuries to treat digestive problems including stomach pain and flatulence. Black cumin seeds also have a long history in the natural treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Compounds from the seeds appear to have antimicrobial properties, and are sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections. Oil from black cumin seeds can be used topically to treat dry skin, eczema and other skin issues. In addition, black cumin seeds are sometimes used in beauty regimens to strengthen hair and nails, as well as making them more glossy.
A beneficial tea can be made by infusing the seeds with boiling hot water.
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.
Natco Kashmiri Chilli Powder is made from the ground dry-roasted skins of red chillies. Chilli powder is used generously in a wide variety of Indian dishes. It is extremely hot and adds heat and red colour to dishes. Chilli powder is an essential ingredient in a Vindaloo base.
Chillies are high in Vitamin C and are said to have beneficial properties for blood circulation and purification and also have the ability to destroy toxins naturally. There are over 20 varieties of chillies from which chilli powder is made.
Rajah Spices & Seasoning
Hot Madras curry powder
This hot curry powder has an extra kick to it for those spicy tikkas and kormas
Rajah is one of the well known brands that provide high quality spices and seasoning
This is a listing for one packet of 100g
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.
spanish saffron - 2g
pure colour, delicate fragrance
can be add it to any food item
Perfect For any food
It gives Fragrance and Natural colour to your food
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.