Spices & Seasoning

  DESCRIPTION : Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance.  Green cardamom is one of the most expensive s...

DESCRIPTION : Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi.  Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of...

DESCRIPTION : Bay leaf, also called laurel leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree, Laurus nobilis, an evergreen of the family Lauraceae, indigenous to co...

DESCRIPTION : Ground cardamom is very fine, almost like a powder. It is a common ingredient in Indian cooking. While cardamom is one of the most ex...

DESCRIPTION : A mix of spice powders, Chaat Masala is a tangy powder that can spruce up any dish with a pinch. It is a popular spice mix in India a...

DESCRIPTION : Crushed Chillies flakes contain the flesh and seeds of whole chillies; if you want to add a warm, fiery punch to a dish, then look n...

DESCRIPTION : Chili powder is a red-colored blend of powdered spices.  While it contains some cayenne pepper for heat, it also has spices such as c...

DESCRIPTION : Kashmiri chili powder (wherever it really comes from and whatever it really is made from) is a name for a powdered chili pepper that ...

DESCRIPTION : With a vibrant red hue and very eatable mild heat, the Kashmiri chili (a.k.a. Kashmiri Mirch) is a staple chili for Indian cooking. I...

DESCRIPTION : These are a practical everyday chilli that is chopped to make medium heat chilli flakes. Long chillies are suitable for all dishes th...

DESCRIPTION : Cinnamon powder comes from the bark of tropical, evergreen trees. In order to harvest cinnamon, it's peeled off of the inside of the ...

DESCRIPTION : Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees.  When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, called cinnamon stic...

DESCRIPTION : Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or...

DESCRIPTION : Coriander powder is made is one of the world's oldest spices.  It is considered both a spice and a herb. The seeds are dry fried and ...

DESCRIPTION : Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which is a member of the...

DESCRIPTION : Cumin is a spice made from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant.  Many dishes use cumin, especially foods from its native regions o...

DESCRIPTION : Cumin is a spice that comes from the Cuminum cyminum plant.  People usually buy cumin in the form of whole dried seeds or as ground p...

DESCRIPTION : Curry powder is a blend of spices that come together to give a warm and robust flavor to whatever dish it is used in.  Traditional In...

DESCRIPTION : Garam masala is a spice blend widely used in Indian cuisine, from curries and lentil dishes to soups. Whole spices of cinnamon, mace,...

DESCRIPTION : Dehydrating garlic increases the shelf life of your homegrown garlic. Once dried, garlic powder can last a long time in your pantry o...

DESCRIPTION : Ginger powder is extracted from the ginger root which is dried. It is a fine off-white or slightly brownish powder that has a strong ...

DESCRIPTION : Dried lemons are actually limes and are used heavily in Persian Gulf and also Iranian cuisine where they add a strong bitter flavor i...

DESCRIPTION : Herbs dried carefully can preserve the flavour, colour, and essential oils from the plant for months to come. It's also very easy to ...

DESCRIPTION : Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. Myristica fragrans (fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg) is ...

DESCRIPTION : Homemade onion powder is sweet, herbaceous, and versatile – adding the perfect pop of flavor to dang near any meal! It is one of our ...

  DESCRIPTION : Black pepper comes from the pepper plant, a smooth woody vine that can grow up to 33 feet in hot and humid tropical climates. .....

DESCRIPTION : Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum.  It's aptly named for the star-shaped pods fr...

DESCRIPTION : Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spi...

DESCRIPTION : Turmeric can help digestion. Turmeric adds flavor to food, which explains its presence in curry powder. However, turmeric can also pl...

DESCRIPTION : Whole White Pepper has a sharp, penetrating aroma and a hot, pungent taste.  It has a milder, more delicate flavor than Black Pepper ...

DESCRIPTION : Za'atar Spice is a blend of savory dried herbs like oregano, marjoram or thyme, and earthy spices like cumin and coriander, with sesa...