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.
Natco Methi Seeds, or Fenugreek Seeds, can be sauted 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.
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.
Natco Ajwan (Carom, Ajwain) Seeds are widely used in Indian bread, gram flours snacks, dals, savoury pastries and are particularly delicious with vegetables.
Rajmah Masala is a royal delicacy originally enjoyed by the Mughal Emperors. Rajma Masala is prepared by cooking red kidney beans in a rich tomato sauce. It is a North Indian favourite – a regular at home and the number one option on the menu when hosting dinners for guests.
Heera Kalonji seeds, also known as Nigella seeds or black cumin, are tiny black seeds derived from the Nigella Sativa plant. Packed with potent health benefits, these seeds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary practices.
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.
Quality 1g pure Spanish Saffron. No added flavour enhancers or flavours.
Comes in a small sealed container to ensure freshness and quality are retained
Spice blend for chickpeas.
Channa Masala is spicy masala chickpeas – and can be as mild or as hot as you like it! It is a classic North Indian vegetarian dish – and is either eaten with rice or bread.
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.
The Indian Bay leaf, Indian names include Biryani aaku, Pattai, Tej Patta, Masala Yele, Tej Pata, Tez Pat, Karuvapatta Illa, Bay leaf, Indian bay leaf. An aromatic leaf commonly used in cooking, can be used whole in a dried or ground form. Used widely in Indian cooking, and is the main ingredient in Garam masala.