Spices

Perungayam

Strong, aromatic asafoetida for tempering and digestion.

Vellai Ellu

Mild, nutty white sesame for sweets, chutney and garnish.

விரலி மஞ்சள்

Whole turmeric fingers for grinding and traditional use.

வெண்கடுகு

White mustard seeds, traditionally used in pickles and rituals.

Manjal Thool

Golden turmeric powder for everyday cooking.

திப்பிலி

Spicy long pepper for rasam, kashayam and traditional recipes.

Puli

Whole tamarind for everyday sambar, rasam and kuzhambu.

சுருள் பட்டை

Rolled cinnamon quills with a delicate, sweet aroma.

Kanthari Milagai

Tiny, fiery birdseye chillies, sun-dried.

சுக்கு

Whole dried ginger pieces, for kashayam and traditional recipes.

Annasi Poo

Star-shaped spice with a sweet licorice aroma.

சோயா பீன்ஸ்

Whole dried soya beans, high in protein.

சப்ஜா விதை

Cooling sabja seeds for falooda and summer drinks.

Vara Milagai

Whole dried red chillies for tadka and masala.

Puli

Sour tamarind for sambar, rasam and kuzhambu.

ஓமம்

Aromatic omam seeds for snacks, parathas and digestion.

Kadugu

Brown mustard seeds for tempering and pickles.

Kadugu

Small black mustard seeds for tempering.

வெந்தயம்

Bitter-sweet fenugreek seeds for tempering and idli batter.

குடம்புளி

Smoky, sour kodampuli for fish curry and Kerala dishes.

கிழங்கு மஞ்சள்

Whole turmeric roots for pooja and traditional use.

கசகசா

Creamy white poppy seeds for kurma, payasam and masalas.

கருஞ்சீரகம்

Black nigella seeds for pickles, naan and podi.

கண்டந்திப்பிலி

Long pepper stem for rasam and traditional preparations.

கல்பாசி

Stone flower, the secret of Chettinad masala.

ஜாதிபத்திரி

Delicate mace blades for biryani and rich gravies.

Alsi Vidhai

Fibre- and omega-3-rich flax seeds for everyday meals.

சோம்பு

Sweet, aromatic fennel seeds for cooking and after meals.

சீரகம்

Fragrant whole cumin seeds, a kitchen staple.

Dhania

Whole coriander seeds for fresh, aromatic masala.

Malli Thool

Ground coriander for curries, sambar and masala.

Kirambu

Strong, aromatic whole cloves for biryani and masalas.

பட்டை

Cinnamon bark with a warm, sweet fragrance.

சுக்குப்பொடி

Ground dry ginger for kashayam, tea and traditional recipes.

Byadagi Milagai

Deep red Byadagi chillies, prized for colour with moderate heat.

Milagai Thool

Bright red chilli powder for everyday cooking.

ஏலக்காய்

Aromatic green cardamom pods, the queen of spices.

Karuppu Ellu

Nutty black sesame for laddu, chutney and rituals.

Milagu

Bold, spicy whole black pepper peppercorns.

பிரிஞ்சி இலை

Aromatic dried bay leaves for biryani and pulao.

பாதாம் பிசின்

Natural almond gum, a cooling summer ingredient.

Pattai

Fragrant cinnamon sticks with a warm, sweet aroma.

அதிமதுரம்

Sweet licorice root, a traditional kashayam ingredient.