Both Black and White Pepper are obtained from the small dried berry of the vine Piper Nigrum. 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.
Available in 400g pack.
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.
An essential ingredient in curry and masala mixtures. Strongly aromatic, spicy and slightly bitter in taste.
Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavour. Replace every 6 months or so.
Net Weight: 100g
The Five Roses Incense Sticks packs the fragrance of the queen of flowers - the soft, aromatic Rose. It is a perfume that has been highly valued for centuries as natural, powerful and soothing. Release the pure scent of a fresh bouquet of roses in your room with these incense sticks.
Stuffed curried Patra leaves are a Gujurati speciality dish. The Patra leaves are stuffed with a spicy mixture of gram flour, tamarind and spices to make a rich and delicious vegetarian starter or snack - but you need to know how to serve this!
Dal Makhani is a traditional slow cooked, rich curry with black gram and red kidney beans. This medium hot dish has black gram and tomatoes blended into a thick richly spiced butter sauce, slowly cooked to produce a perfect melting taste. Ideally served as a main dish with jeera rice, naan bread or chapatti. Or serve as a side dish accompaniment to an Indian meal.