Sweet and exotic and so many uses. Serve as a side dish like a fruit chutney or pour over ice cream. Make mango Lassi and mousses.

Perfect for adding to puddings and desserts. Delicious eaten on their own or served with cream or ice cream.

Kesar is a variety of mango like the alphonsa mangoes. It is widely grown in north india. The pulp is extracted from the mangoes and got the natural sweetness. It is great by itself, or warmed and poured on ice cream. It also makes a great ice cream shake when added to vanilla ice cream. It is often used in sweets and yogurt drinks.

Red Kidney Beans also known as Rajma comes in a tinned and ready-to-eat. Simply heat and serve. Suitable for Vegetarians.

Rose Coco Beans are a good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre. Never eat raw or uncooked beans or pulses. Unless advised otherwise, always soak beans and pulses overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours, drain away the water, rinse and boil in fresh water for a minimum of 15 minutes.

A classic bean with a "dry" but creamy texture. High in protein and fibre these beans are a staple base for many Asian and African stews and casseroles.

An essential ingredient in many Asian dishes and sweets.

An exotic dish from the northern region of India. Roasted to enhance the flavours, the aubergines are mashed with ginger, chillies and mixed spices. Serve as a main dish or a side dish with naan bread or chapattis.

A delicious and popular dish from Kashmir. Small new potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce. Served as a main dish with basmati rice or naan breads. Suitable for vegetarians.

Natco Ajwan called Carom or Lovage seeds, they have a flavor similar to thyme but much stronger.

Also called Carom or Lovage seeds, they have a flavor similar to thyme but much stronger. Used in Indian bread, Gram flour snacks and also go well with fish. They are also a common ingredient in balti cooking and in bhajis and pakoras.

The whole red chilies are dried crushed and flaked to release the chili flavor more efficiently and quickly into dishes.

Natco Kashmiri Chilli Powder is made from the ground dry-roasted skins of red chillies. Chilli powder is used generously in a wide variety of Indian dishes. It is extremely hot and adds heat and red colour to dishes. Chilli powder is an essential ingredient in a Vindaloo base. Chillies are high in Vitamin C and are said to have beneficial properties for blood circulation and purification and also have the ability to destroy toxins naturally. There are over 20 varieties of chillies from which chilli powder is made.

Made from the ground dry-roasted skins of red chillies Natco Chilli powder can be used generously in a wide variety of Indian dishes. It is extremely hot and adds heat and red colour to dishes. Buy online in Uk from JustHaat Grocery Store. Available in 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, packing.

Highly aromatic with a sweet distinctive flavour. Used in rice dishes, desserts, apple pies and Indian meat dishes.

Made from the skins of dried chilies. It is extremely hot and an essential base for all vindaloo recipes, providing considerable zest and flavor. Please note that chili powder is also known as cayenne pepper. This is to distinguish it from the Mexican 'chili' variety which contains cumin, garlic, and oregano.

Coriander seed is possibly the most important ingredient in Indian curries and dried roasted Coriander seeds or dhana dal are eaten as a snack. Coriander seeds are also an essential ingredient in tagines. Coriander goes well with ham and pork, especially when orange is included. It enhances fish dishes and, with other spices, may form a delicious coating for spiced fish or chicken, rubbed into the scored flesh and grilled... Available in 750g.

Coriander seed is possibly the most important ingredient in Indian curries and dried roasted Coriander seeds or dhana dal are eaten as a snack. Coriander seeds are also an essential ingredient in tagines. Net Weight: 300g

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!

A convenient alternative to seeds. Can be added to soups. Keeps well, replace every 12 months or so. Available in 400g