Toor dal is the most popular and widely consumed dal in India and cooked most often in Indian households. This dal is known with many different names in different part of India, like Tuvar dal, Toovar dal. In Northern part of Indian it is known as yellow dal (peeli dal) or Arhar dal. Toor dal is very simple and nutritious and very easy to cook with simple tempering of cumin seeds and asafetida. But when you give extra tadka of onion, garlic, tomato and green chilies it becomes more spicy and flavorful - Tadka Dal. The popular south Indian sambhar is cooked with Toor dal.
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.
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Patak's Vindaloo Paste is a blend of 11 spices for a fiery spicy paste with a rich, tangy flavour.
Our authentic blend of aromatic spices, coriander, chilli & cumin for a beautifully balanced Vindaloo dish.
Essential for making glace or butter icing, it has an anti-caking agent added to prevent lumping, simply mix with water to produce a glossy icing perfect for any cake
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An irresistible mix of gram flour noodles, peanuts, green lentils and marrowfat peas, seasoned with chilli and turmeric. It is a light and delicious savoury item made to a traditional recipe. Perfect for vegetarians - best served with tea, classic cake rusk and other savoury snacks.
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Achar (pickle) masala
Make home made pickle with this pack of mixed spices
Great tasting mixture perfect for any type of pickle
175g boxed packet
Red lentils.
Pack Size: 2kg
Produce of more than one country.
Perfect for soups, stews and casseroles
Suitable for vegetarians
Naturally low in fat, high in fibre and rich in protein.
A purplish brown colored rock salt, with a distinctive flavor. A special type of Indian mineral salt which has a very special smokey flavour.
Available in 300g bags.
Contains 3 conditioning ingredients are glycine, olive oil and pullulan
Natural & Healthy Looking
You can use only the necessary amount of cream to cover partially grey hair or short hair. Keep the remainder for future application
Shana’s Garlic Parathas are a flavoursome variation of the Original Paratha. Shana uses only the finest ingredients to create the real textures and flavours of this popular unleavened bread.
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Our balanced blend of 11 spices captured in oil for a deep, rich, authentic flavour
Chilli rating - mild - 1, Gluten free, No artificial preservatives, colours or flavours, Suitable for vegetarians
Fudco Achar Masala is distinctively prepared to enhance the traditional Indian taste of mango achaar. Simple to prepare at home. Keep in a cool and dry place. To keep the contents fresh and retain maximum flavour, once opened transfer the contents in an airtight container or keep the contents tied and packet closed.