Garam masala is a tradition blend of spices from a secret recipe used since the days of the the Raj. Garam Masala literally means mixed or blended hot spices. A little goes a long way in pilafs, biryanis, meat and poultry dishes. Can be used as the base for biryanis, currries and special spice blends. Available in 1 kg pack.
Ground Cumin s stronger than whole seeds and its flavour is strengthened by toasting. It can be used in meat, rice and vegetable dishes.
Available in 400g bag.
Ground Ginger is used extensively in Indian and Oriental cuisines. A convenient alternative to fresh ginger and an essential ingredient for preparing pastes and marinades.
Fresh ginger is essential to Asian and oriental cookery. It is used in pickles, chutneys and curry pastes and the ground dried root is a constituent of many curry powders. Tender young ginger can be sliced and eaten as a salad. Sometimes the roots will produce green sprouts which can be finely chopped and added to a green salad. In the West, dried ginger is mainly used in cakes and biscuits, especially ginger snaps and gingerbread. Ginger is also used in puddings, jams, preserves and in some drinks like ginger beer, ginger wine and tea. Pickled ginger is a delicious accompaniment to satays and a colourful garnish to many Chinese dishes. Preserved ginger is eaten as a confection, chopped up for cakes and puddings, and is sometimes used as an ice cream ingredient.
Red Split Lentils ( Broken Masoor Dal ) is perfect for soups, stews and casseroles Suitable for vegetarians Naturally low in fat, high in fibre and rich in protein.