Whole Spices

Panch Foran is a whole spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India. The name literally means “five spices” in Maithili (Paanch Phorana). All of the spices in Panch Foran are seeds. Typically, Panch Foran is a blend of fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, celery and fennel seed in equal parts.

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Top-Op Cinamon Sticks is delightfully exotic, sweet-flavoured spice. Cinnamon sticks is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods.

An aromatic spice that looks like a large, smooth peppercorn (about the size of a pea). Often referred to as allspice, it is the dried berry of the West Indian allspice tree. It’s also called Jamaican pepper or pimento because it’s taste is said to resemble a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper.

The major use of fenugreek is in curry powders, especially vindaloo and the hot curries of Sri Lanka. It also features in fish curries, particularly good with strong-tasting fish such as tuna and mackerel, and is often in pickles and chutneys.

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.

The world's favourite spice finely ground for general use as a condiment or cooking. A general table sesoning. 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.

This aromatic spice has an aniseed-like taste and is used in Chinese spice blends. Great on spare-ribs, crispy duck, roast chicken, and in beef soups and stir fries. Best used sparingly and can be ground before use.

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.

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 whole red chilies are dried crushed and flaked to release the chili flavor more efficiently and quickly into dishes.

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.

Nigella seeds or Kalwonji are small black seeds with a mild and peppery flavour. Used in curry mixes and sprinkled on Indian breads. Often sprinkled on potatoes and buttered vegetable dishes. The seeds of "Love-in-a-mist" give a peppery warmth when sprinkled onto naan breads. The oil from Nigella seeds is deeply prized by Muslims for its beneficial health properties.

The whole red chilies are dried crushed and flaked to release the chili flavor more efficiently and quickly into dishes.

Natco Ajwan called Carom or Lovage seeds, they have a flavor similar to thyme but much stronger.

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.

This aromatic spice has an aniseed-like taste and is used in Chinese spice blends. Great on spare-ribs, crispy duck, roast chicken, and in beef soups and stir fries. Best used sparingly and can be ground before use. Available in 10 x 300g pack.

The worlds most popular spice, coarsely ground. Available in 300g bag.