Star anise is similar to aniseed, but with a sweeter flavour that works very well in spicy dishes. It has a spicy flavour and a little burning. Excellent spice to dishes of poultry, fish and soups. Perfectly diversifies flavour sauces and meat. It is used in Indian and Chinese cooking, as well as mulled wine.

This aromatic spice has an aniseed-like taste and is used in Chinese spice blends. Great on spare-ribs, crispy duck, roast chicken, and in beef soups and stir fries. Best used sparingly and can be ground before use.

Bay Leaves have a mild and sweet taste. Use bay leaves to flavour pilaus, biryanis, meat curries, pasta sauces, casseroles and stews Bay leaves are grown in the Mediterranean region and are mainly used in soups, stews, meat and vegetable dishes. The leaves also flavour classic French dishes such as bouillabaisse and bouillon. Bay leaves are pungent and have a sharp, bitter taste. In ancient times, the leaf was symbol of honour, health and good fortune. Bay leaves can be added for a more pungent flavour in bean, split pea and vegetable soups, meat stews, spaghetti sauce and chilli. Be sure to remove bay leaves before eating a dish that has finished cooking. Available in 10g jar.

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.

Ashoka offers a range of ready-to-eat Frozen Indian Breads like Asli Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Paneer Paratha and many more regional varieties which are handmade and cooked in the traditional way. That’s not all, our Parathas are made from whole-wheat flour and stuffed with a variety of fillings that are seasoned with spices.

Good for Health, Suitable for vegetarians.