Made from peeled, dried, green mangoes. Used as souring agent, in marinades and as a tenderiser. Best used towards the end of cooking.
The flavour is slightly acidic/sweet.
Available in 20 x 100g bag.
Sweet and exotic and so many uses. Alphonso mangoes are the finest grade of mango because they are juicier and sweeter than other varieties. Serve as a side dish like a fruit chutney or pour over ice cream. Make mango Lassi and mousses.
Now available in large 850g tins due to demand.
Available in 850g tins.
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.
Parathas are homemade Indian flatbreads typically cooked daily to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Parathas are made by layering and rolling dough that is then cooked on a hot griddle until it turns golden brown on both sides. They fill your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of freshly made breads with the ghee melting over.
MTR Dosa Breakfast Mix is ready made breakfast cereal that keeps your time and suggests you breakfast with a great flavor. Get pleasure from a strong breakfast in a less time since MTR Dosa Breakfast Mix is ready for you to serve a pleasant, crunchy dosas.
Heera Tadka Dal, Smokey and restaurant-style Dal Tadka tempered with ghee and spices! This dal is super comforting and makes a great meal with boiled rice.
Enjoy with also chapatti.