Also called phool makhana or lotus seeds or makhanas or fox nuts or euryale ferox or gorgon nuts

Creamy textured large brown chick peas Used as a base for houmous, spicy dips and salads Good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre It could also be ground into a flour for 'gram flour'

Rice that has been parboiled and then rolled, flattened, and dried to produce flakes. The flakes come in different thicknesses depending on the pressure

Jaggery is often called Cane Sugar. It is a dark, coarse, unrefined sugar made from the sap of a variety of palm tree or from the sugar cane juice. It has a sweet, rich and fudgey caramel flavour and complements anything you would use normal sugar for. Natco Jaggery Goor comes isn a solid cakelike block and is used for the making of Indian sweets, or when crushed can be sprinkled on cakes and used in tea or coffee just like ordinary sugar. The availability of jaggery depends on the success of the palm crop season and is therefore often difficult to obtain. However, it keeps for ages and a little goes a long way. Try it as a flavourful alternative to ordinary sugar in your coffee - it adds a real taste of distiction.

Natco Whole Yellow Peas. Whole Yellow Peas is a high source of protein and fibre. Some of the pulses are used as a whole, while others are split. Whole Yellow Peas are used to make dal in Indian homes.

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 400g bag.

Smaller version of the classic Madras Pappadoms - easy to fry! Serve with chutneys and pickles.

Natco Ajwan (Carom, Ajwain) Seeds are widely used in Indian bread, gram flours snacks, dals, savoury pastries and are particularly delicious with vegetables.

White pepper is simply the berry with the outer skin removed which gives a slightly milder and delicate flavour than black pepper. Ground white pepper is made from ground whole white peppers. Use in light coloured or cream sauces and stews to add flavour without the black speckles of black pepper.

Natco Garlic Pappadoms 100g

Natco Peeled plum tomatoes in tomato juice. It is ready to use and perfect for curries or sauces.

Urid Dal, Urad Dal or Ulutham Paruppu are black lentils that have been split and skinned.

Ghee is clarified butter without salt The secret ingredient that gives Indian cooking Used to promote a healthy appetite and to nourish the body Widely used in Indian cuisine

Natco Cinnamon give a sweet, mild spicy flavour. Delicious in puddings, cakes, stewed fruits and hot drinks.

Natco Black Eye Beans, A classic bean with a "dry" but creamy texture.

Plain pappadoms Product life:-unopened: 18 months and opened: 3 months, Store in cool and dry condition, in an air tight container Made out of urid flour, rice flour, calcium carbonate, and vegetable oil

Like a black mung bean but slightly sweeter and creamier, use in the same way as mung beans. A base for many dals and goes well with red kidney beans cooked together. Urid Beans are a good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre. Available in 500g bags.

Coconut milk is a white, milky substance extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts. It can benefit health in several ways...Coconut milk can be part of a healthy diet and beauty routine.