Close-up of star anise pods showing their star-shaped pattern and seeds

Aniseed

One of our favourite spices, grown from delicate white flowers, offers the true taste of liquorice and can assist with indigestion and stomach pains. It’s used in many of our meat dishes.

Dried bay leaves piled in a small wooden spoon on a wood surface

Bayleaf

Freshly dried bay leaves assist in aiding digestion, induces sleep and have a menthol and eucalyptus like flavour, used in rice and chicken indian dishes. Also used as a garnish

Whole black cardamom pods piled beside a wooden scoop on a dark surface

Black Cardamom

Helps relieve digestive, gum and chest congestion also good for asthmatics, used in indian cooking to add heat and a smokey unique flavour to rices, curries and pickles

Cinnamon sticks resting on a bed of ground cinnamon powder

Cinnamon

Assist diabetics digest sugar, has astringent and carmative properties and assists in cardiovascular health, utilised in sweet and savoury dishes, to bring out the flavours of red meats and digestion

Whole cloves in a wooden spoon with scattered dried cloves on a rustic wooden surface

Cloves

Used as antiseptics and antibiotic properties as clove oil but utilised in indian cooking for its beautiful delicate flavour in both sweet and savoury dishes

Coriander seeds in a wooden bowl with ground coriander powder and fresh coriander leaves on a wooden surface

Coriander Seeds

This seed is one of our essential spices, used to treat halitosis and aid digestive issues in children. It has a warm, aromatic citrus flavour and is used in masalas and to flavour dishes at the beginning of cooking.

Ground cumin powder in a wooden spoon with whole cumin seeds scattered on a wooden surface

Cumin

Spices like this one are known for helping relieve digestive problems and boosting the immune system. They’re also a good source of natural iron, and Indian dishes often use them to flavour the oil with a warming fragrance that enhances the food.

Whole fennel seeds spilling from a wooden spoon onto a wooden surface

Fennel Seeds

Grown from delicate white flowers the true taste of liquorice assists with indigestion and stomach pains, used in many meat dishes

Whole fenugreek seeds in a brass bowl with a spoon on a dark background

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek is a small, often mistakenly unused spice among the many spices we use, which helps lower blood cholesterol and aid digestion. When heated, fenugreek seeds give off a maple syrup and caramel smell, infusing your food with the aroma.

Two whole garlic bulbs on a dark bamboo mat

Fresh Garlic

The goddess of spices utilised in nearly all indian savoury cuisines helps your body fight bacteria naturally. The most fragrant spice is used in pickles and infused oils as well as for consumption in a good curry!

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Ginger

Fresh ginger is one of our most-used spices, found in a majority of Indian dishes. It’s a beneficial anti-inflammatory and a natural remedy for headaches, body aches and common colds.

Wooden bowl of whole green cardamom pods, surrounded by star anise, cinnamon sticks, and green leaves on a rustic table setting.

Green Cardamon

A sweet, floral spice with citrusy notes, used in teas, curries, and desserts. Common in Indian, Middle Eastern, it adds both flavor and aroma.

Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with whole yellow mustard seeds, one of the spices used in our cooking, on a light grey surface.

Mustard Seeds

Small, flavorful seeds that release a tangy, sharp taste when ground or cooked. Used in pickling, curries, and mixed spices across Indian cuisine.

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Paprika

Made from ground peppers, it ranges from sweet to smoky or hot. Widely used in stews, marinades, and spice rubs

Turmeric powder in a white bowl with a wooden spoon and fresh turmeric root slices

Turmeric

A common Antiseptic and assists in healing some forms of joint pains, a long standing indian traditional ingredient in all curries

Wooden mortar and pestle used for grinding whole black peppercorns into cracked pepper

Whole Black Pepper

These spices assist in increasing the production of hydrochloric acid, which helps with digestion. They’re also a natural source of iron and are used in cooking to add subtle heat and fragrance to all savoury dishes.