Natco Popping Corn kernels are easily made into delicious American style popcorn. Selected from maize specially grown for its popping capacity, they are harvested from the golden fields of Nebraska.
Available in 500g.
Natco Ajwan (Carom, Ajwain) Seeds are widely used in Indian bread, gram flours snacks, dals, savoury pastries and are particularly delicious with vegetables.
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.
Mix Masala is a traditional blend of whole spices used in curries, biryanis and spice blend. Ingredients: Black Cardamoms, Cloves, Black Pepper, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Cassia Bark and Bay Leaves.
Yellow peas are husked and about quarter inch wide and pale yellow in color. These delicious peas, wholesome peas are used in dishes across the world and are an excellent choice for thick and hearty dals or soups.
Also available in 300g
Heat Sealed
Storage
Store in a cool dry place
We also recommend that this product be placed into an airtight container as soon as the packet is opened.
Amchoor powder, also called "Amchur" or "Aamchoor" in Hindi, Amchoor translates literally as "mango powder"! Made from dried slices of immature green mangoes which are then ground into a powder, the colour of the ground spice is brownish-beige. the flavour is slightly acid/sweet.
Natco Multi grain flour is great for people who require many types of vitamins. This flour is used for making recipes. The multi grain flour consists of: wheat, soyabean, oats, chickpeas, maize, red millet, flax seeds, pearl millet, juvar / sorghum and psyllium husk.
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.