{"title":"Cooking Essentials","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIndian Cooking Essentials in Ireland\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the shelf nobody plans for and everybody runs out of. Tamarind on a Tuesday. Rock salt when the packet finishes mid-cook. Jaggery the evening before Pongal. It is the least glamorous page on the site and the one that decides whether you order from us again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is on this shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking essentials are the pantry items a South Indian kitchen cannot start without - tamarind for puli, jaggery for sweets and for balancing sambar, rock and crystal salt, dried coconut, curry leaf and seasoning basics. We carry a full range here, most of them in stock, and 50 priced under 5 euro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamarind\u003c\/strong\u003e - block or paste. Block keeps longer and tastes cleaner; paste is faster on a weeknight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaggery\u003c\/strong\u003e - palm jaggery is darker and smokier than cane. Powder dissolves; the solid block needs breaking and straining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt\u003c\/strong\u003e - crystal and rock salt behave differently from table salt by volume. If you cook by eye, stay with the one you know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried and desiccated coconut\u003c\/strong\u003e - for chutney and podi, where fresh is not practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the boring things in twos\u003c\/strong\u003e - these are the items whose running out costs you a whole meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamarind, jaggery, salt, coconut, seasoning basics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g to 1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrands we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatures, Heera, Sri Durga, Aachi, Tata, Native Food Store, Swaad, Shan, Camel, Kissan, Anil, GRB and Udhaiyam. Anil Crystal Rock Salt 1kg and Heera Tamarind 200g are the two lines that move fastest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing on this shelf is worth a delivery charge on its own, which is exactly why it should never be ordered on its own. Add it to the rice and dal order. Two or three of these items are usually what takes a basket from 44 euro to over the free delivery line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dhal-pulses\"\u003edals lentils pulses\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-masala\"\u003espices masalas\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-oil\"\u003eoils ghee\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-era\"\u003epalm era\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natures\"\u003enatures\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sri-durga\"\u003esri durga\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pongal-specials\"\u003epongal specials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs palm jaggery different from cane jaggery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Palm jaggery is boiled down from palm sap and is darker with a smokier taste; cane jaggery is made from sugarcane juice and is lighter. Tamil recipes that specify karupatti mean palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy tamarind block or paste?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlock if you want the cleaner, sharper sourness and do not mind soaking and straining. Paste if you want it in the pan in ten seconds. Most kitchens keep a block and use paste when rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does Indian cooking specify rock salt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal and rock salts are coarser than table salt, so a spoonful weighs less. Recipes handed down by eye assume the salt the cook has always used, which is why switching can throw seasoning off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I add these to a rice order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and you should. Everything ships together, and an order over 50 euro delivers free anywhere in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe unglamorous half of the shop. Delivered to all 32 counties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swaad-jawantry-mace-50gms","title":"Swaad Jawantry (Mace) 50g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vaniyambadi wedding, biryani cooks up since three, and the smell reaching every lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mace (javitri, jathipathiri)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swaad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyderabadi and Mughlai biryani, korma, garam masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMace, also called jathipathiri (Tamil) · jathipathri (Malayalam) · jaapatre (Kannada) · japatri (Telugu) · javitri (Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi) · javantri (Gujarati) · jayitri (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMace is the lacy covering that wraps the nutmeg seed, dried until it turns orange-brown. It is used in Hyderabadi and Mughlai biryani, in korma and nihari, and in many garam masala blends. Only a little is used, and it is very often ground together with green cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tastes like nutmeg, only softer and more perfumed, and a single blade carries a whole pot of biryani for six. Choosing between biryani spices? Mace for that perfumed, wedding-biryani note; Swaad Green Cardamom for sweetness; Swaad Star Aniseed for a liquorice warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind mace with green cardamom in equal parts and sprinkle a pinch over the top rice layer before the biryani goes on dum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-briyani-masala-50gms\"\u003eShan Briyani Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cookd-ambur-biryani-paste\"\u003eCookd Ambur Biryani Paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swaad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56383591285110,"sku":null,"price":5.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/javatri.webp?v=1759437731"},{"product_id":"mdh-kasoori-methi-25gms","title":"MDH Kasoori Methi 25g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaneer butter masala at a highway dhaba, and years spent copying the smell at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasoori methi, dried fenugreek leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter masala, dal makhani, paneer gravies, paratha dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasoori methi is dried fenugreek leaf, named after Kasur in Punjab, where the leaf was famously grown. It is the smell behind restaurant-style North Indian gravies: butter masala, dal makhani, kadai paneer. This pack is dried fenugreek leaves and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is savoury and slightly bitter, a little like celery, and it only needs a pinch, crushed and added at the very end. Choosing between methi? MDH 25 g for now-and-then cooking; Heera Kasoori Methi 50 g if paneer is a weekly dish; Swaad Fenugreek Seeds for tempering and dosa batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knead a pinch into the dough for aloo paratha. The plain paratha suddenly tastes like the dhaba's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-kashmiri-chilli-powder-100g\"\u003eHeera Kashmiri Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-garam-masala-100gms\"\u003eShan Garam Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aashirvaad-whole-wheat-flour-chakki-atta-2kg\"\u003eAashirvaad Whole Wheat Flour (Chakki Atta)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swaad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56383661932918,"sku":null,"price":1.09,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/mdh_kasoori_methi.jpg?v=1759438907"},{"product_id":"iluppai-oil-mahua-oil-200ml","title":"Iluppai oil \/ Mahua Oil 200ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIluppai trees along the village road, and their oil kept aside for the lamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iluppai ennai (mahua oil), not for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahua (iluppai) oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e The oil lamp and traditional oil baths, external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIluppai is the mahua tree, and iluppai ennai is the oil from its seeds. Older Tamil households kept a bottle for the lamp and for the weekly oil bath, and it is one of the oils that goes into blended lamp oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thick and pale, and it sets solid in the cold, so in an Irish house expect to warm the bottle first. This bottle is for external use and lamps only, not for cooking. Choosing between oils for the lamp and the oil bath? Iluppai on its own; Deepam Oil for a ready blend in the vilakku; Idhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil for the familiar nallennai oil bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand the bottle in a mug of hot water for five minutes. It turns from a paste back to a pourable oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepam-oil-200ml\"\u003eDeepam Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepam-vilaku-thiri-thread-wicks-1-bunch\"\u003eDeepam Vilaku Thiri (Wicks)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-arapu-powder-150g\"\u003eSri Durga Arapu Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Place Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389866586486,"sku":null,"price":4.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Iluppai-Oil.webp?v=1759581058"},{"product_id":"tata-crystal-salt-1kg","title":"Tata Crystal Salt 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalted vathal drying on the terrace, under an old sari to keep the crows off.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse crystal salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickles, brines, vathal, grinding for batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTata Salt was launched in 1983 as India's first national brand of packaged iodised salt, and it is part of Tata Consumer Products, the Tata Group's food and beverage company. This pack is Tata's coarse crystal salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal salt is the big-grained kind, kept in a jar by the stove in many South Indian homes. It is used whole in pickles and brines, where it dissolves slowly, and pounded or dissolved for everyday cooking. Choosing between salts? Crystal for pickles, brines and batter; fine table salt for sprinkling; Himalayan pink salt for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve a spoonful in a little warm water before stirring it into dosa or idli batter. It mixes evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-mustard-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-methi-seeds-fenugreek-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Methi Seeds \/ Fenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389867045238,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Tata-iodised-crystal-salt.webp?v=1759663471"},{"product_id":"heera-tamarind-200gms","title":"Heera Tamarind 200Gms","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw tamarind pods knocked off the tree by the temple tank, eaten with salt and chilli.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block tamarind (puli, imli)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar, rasam, puli kuzhambu, puliyodharai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTamarind, also called puli (Tamil) · valanpuli (Malayalam) · hunase (Kannada) · chintapandu (Telugu) · imli (Hindi, Punjabi) · chinch (Marathi) · aamli (Gujarati) · tetul (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd of Bradford, which describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods in Britain and Europe. Block tamarind is the pulp of the ripe tamarind pod pressed into a slab, with some fibre and seeds still in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dark, sticky and sharply sour, and one soaked ball gives the tang behind sambar, rasam and puli kuzhambu. Choosing between tamarind? Heera Tamarind for a small block; Sri Durga Tamarind Seedless 400g if you would rather skip the seeds; Sri Durga Tamarind Block 1Kg for kitchens that make kuzhambu daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak and strain enough for three or four days at once, and keep the extract in a covered jar in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-madras-rasam-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Madras Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-toor-dal-plain-2kg\"\u003eHeera Toor Dal Plain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-methi-seeds-fenugreek-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Methi Seeds \/ Fenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56566020735350,"sku":null,"price":1.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/heeratamarind.jpg?v=1761944270"},{"product_id":"shan-chicken-65-60gms","title":"Shan Chicken 65 60gms","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken 65 from the military hotel, curry leaves stuck to every piece in the parcel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken 65 spice mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan, Karachi, since 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fried chicken starters, party plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShan Foods was founded in 1981 by Sikandar Sultan in Karachi, Pakistan. It started as a small home-based business and is known for packaged spice and recipe mixes for South Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken 65 is the Chennai starter every hotel menu lists: small pieces of chicken, marinated red and hot, deep fried, then tossed with curry leaves and green chilli. This mix takes care of the marinade. Choosing between? Shan Chicken 65 for Shan's version; 777 Madras Chicken 65 Masala for the Chennai hotel version; Sakthi Tandoori Chicken Masala if you would rather grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a spoon of corn flour and one egg white to the marinade. The coating stays crisp even after it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-corn-flour-500g\"\u003eHeera Corn Flour\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-ginger-garlic-paste-700gms\"\u003eShan Ginger Garlic Paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56575176966518,"sku":null,"price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/ShanChicken65.jpg?v=1762075176"},{"product_id":"shan-fried-onions-400gms","title":"Shan Fried Onion 400gms","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakrid morning, a mountain of sliced onion, and everyone taking turns so nobody cried alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready-fried onions (birista)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan, Karachi, since 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biryani layers, korma, dal and raita garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShan Foods was founded in 1981 by Sikandar Sultan in Karachi, Pakistan. It is known for packaged spice and recipe mixes for South Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFried onion, or birista, is the golden, crisp onion that goes between biryani layers and on top of it. Doing it at home means slicing a kilo of onions and standing over hot oil for twenty minutes. This tub is only fried onions, ready to use. Choosing between? Shan Fried Onion for biryani and korma; Shan Briyani Masala to go with it; Shan Ginger Garlic Paste for the curry base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a handful into a korma or chicken gravy. It thickens the sauce and makes it taste slow-cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-briyani-masala-50gms\"\u003eShan Briyani Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/laila-basmati-rice-5kg\"\u003eLaila Basmati Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-masoor-dal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Masoor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56601760792950,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/shanfriedonion_fb88a185-aa0e-47f9-8edd-47bcae9b4266.jpg?v=1762379924"},{"product_id":"heera-kasuri-methi-methi-leaves-50g","title":"Heera Kasoori Methi (Methi Leaves) 50g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethi leaves drying on newspaper across the whole dining table, the smell in every room.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter masala, dal makhani, paneer gravies, parathas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford-based company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. This is its kasoori methi: dried fenugreek leaves and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed between your palms, it smells sweet, grassy and a little like maple. A pinch at the end is what makes butter chicken and dal makhani taste like the restaurant ones. Choosing between methi products? Kasoori methi leaves for finishing gravies; Heera Methi Seeds for sambar tempering and pickles; MDH Kasoori Methi 25gms if you want a smaller box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm the leaves in a dry pan for ten seconds before crushing them. The smell doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-kashmiri-chilli-powder-1kg\"\u003eHeera Kashmiri Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-butter-ghee-500g\"\u003eHeera Butter Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-red-kidney-beans-2kg\"\u003eHeera Red Kidney Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56662309110134,"sku":null,"price":1.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/kasorimeth_178x_497f586a-e09c-4e13-9d1a-dbb156449590.jpg?v=1763145879"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-tamarind-block-1kg","title":"Sri Durga Tamarind Block 1Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasam boiling over while everyone in the kitchen argued about how much puli it needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind (puli), pressed block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar, rasam, kuzhambu, puliyodharai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTamarind, also called puli (Tamil) · valanpuli (Malayalam) · hunase (Kannada) · chintapandu (Telugu) · imli (Hindi, Punjabi) · chinch (Marathi) · aamli (Gujarati) · tetul (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuli is the sour backbone of Tamil cooking. Sambar, rasam, kuzhambu and puliyodharai all start with a lime-sized piece soaked in hot water and squeezed out by hand. This is the pressed block, the form most homes keep wrapped in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaked and squeezed, it gives a thick, dark brown extract with a clean sourness. A kilo lasts a family a long time, and a small piece of the block goes into almost every lunch. Choosing between tamarind? The block for everyday soak-and-squeeze, seedless for less picking through, ready tamarind paste for a spoon straight into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break the kilo into four, wrap each piece and keep three sealed away. They stay soft that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-madras-rasam-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Madras Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699514716534,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/tamirandbar_1800x1800_d026777a-f357-46b7-a444-fbc29711783e.jpg?v=1763619449"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-tamarind-seedless-400g","title":"Sri Durga Seedless Tamarind 400g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting seeds out of the year's tamarind on the verandah, and the whole afternoon gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedless tamarind (puli), pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar, rasam, kuzhambu and puliyodharai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTamarind, also called puli (Tamil) · valanpuli (Malayalam) · hunase (Kannada) · chintapandu (Telugu) · imli (Hindi, Punjabi) · chinch (Marathi) · aamli (Gujarati) · tetul (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarind is the sourness behind most Tamil cooking: sambar, rasam, vathal kuzhambu, puliyodharai and half the chutneys on the table. At home it came as a sticky lump full of seeds and fibre, and somebody had to clean it before it could be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has the seeds taken out, so you pull off a piece, soak it and squeeze out the pulp. The sourness is the same as any good tamarind, just with less work. Choosing between tamarinds? Seedless for less picking; the Sri Durga Tamarind Block 1Kg if you get through a lot; 777 Tamarind Paste for a spoonful straight from the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it in hot water, not cold. The pulp lets go in fifteen minutes instead of an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annapoorna-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eAnnapoorna Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-madras-rasam-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Madras Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699514749302,"sku":null,"price":3.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/tamirandseedless_1800x1800_f7502aae-ea99-4988-913a-2991a8319001.jpg?v=1763619450"},{"product_id":"natures-candy-sugar-crystal-small-300g","title":"Natures Candy Sugar Crystal Small 300g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalkandu from the temple prasadam, crunched one crystal at a time on the walk home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalkandu (mishri), small sugar candy crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prasadam, pongal, milk with saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugar candy, also called kalkandu (Tamil) · kalkandam (Malayalam) · kallu sakkare (Kannada) · patika bellam (Telugu) · mishri (Hindi) · khadisakhar (Marathi) · khadi sakar (Gujarati) · misri (Punjabi) · michri (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalkandu, mishri in Hindi, is sugar crystallised slowly into clear, hard lumps. It is the sugar of the pooja plate, handed out as prasadam and stirred into sakkarai pongal and kalkandu sadam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the small crystals: clean, sweet with no other taste, and slow to dissolve, so they crunch in the mouth. The small size is easier to measure into milk or pongal than big lumps. Choosing between sweeteners? Kalkandu for pooja and prasadam; Sri Durga Palm Sugar Candy for a darker, caramel taste; Native Food Store Jaggery Powder for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For kalkandu sadam, melt the crystals in hot milk first, then add to the cooked rice with ghee and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-spanish-saffron-1g\"\u003eHeera Spanish Saffron\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natraj-camphor-40-gr\"\u003eNatraj Camphor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699514847606,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATURES_CANDY_SUGAR_CRYSTAL_SMALL_300G_111_720x_84f094b3-7ca8-41ad-bc36-b4a4f97661cd.webp?v=1763707296"},{"product_id":"udhaiyam-masoor-dal-1kg","title":"Udhaiyam Masoor Dal 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack late after classes, and dal on the table before the rice had finished cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masoor dal (mysore paruppu), split red lentils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Udhaiyam, Chennai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick weeknight dal, dal tadka, kootu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasoor dal, also called mysore paruppu (Tamil) · chuvanna parippu (Malayalam) · kempu bele \/ masoor bele (Kannada) · masoor pappu \/ erra pappu (Telugu) · masar di dal (Punjabi) · musur dal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdhaiyam dals are packed by Udhaiyams Agro Foods in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, and the company says the Udhaiyam name has been in the market for 85 years. This is its masoor, the small split red lentil that Tamil shops sell as mysore paruppu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs no soaking and cooks down to a soft, golden mash in minutes, turning from coral-pink to yellow in the pot. The taste is mild and a little sweet, so it takes a garlicky tadka well. Choosing between dals? Masoor for the fastest dal in the cupboard; toor for sambar and paruppu; moong for pongal and a lighter kootu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skim the froth off in the first minute of boiling, or it bubbles up through the cooker whistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cumin-jeera-whole-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Cumin (Jeera) Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-garlic-paste-310gms\"\u003eShan Garlic Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ashvill-sona-masoori-rice-5kgs\"\u003eAshvill Sona Masoori Rice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Udhaiyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699518058870,"sku":null,"price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/UDHAIYAMMASSORDALL1KG_1800x1800_b57d6897-cd70-4c54-9692-776f45791686.webp?v=1763677798"},{"product_id":"tata-salt-1kg","title":"Tata Salt - 1Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefilling the salt dabba from a fresh packet, the first job after the monthly shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iodised table and cooking salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tata Salt, since 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday cooking, batter, the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTata Salt was launched in 1983 as India's first national brand of packaged iodised salt, and it is known by the tagline 'Desh Ka Namak', the nation's salt. It is vacuum-evaporated and made by Tata Consumer Products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fine, free-flowing and very white, so it dissolves quickly into dal, sambar, batter and dough and measures evenly by the spoon. Choosing between salts? Tata Salt for everyday cooking and the table; Anil crystal salt (kal uppu) for pickles and brine; Heera Himalayan salt for a pink salt at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt idli and dosa batter just before fermenting, and stir it in well with your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-toor-dal-plain-2kg\"\u003eHeera Toor Dal Plain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-turmeric-powder-500g\"\u003e777 Turmeric Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756746223990,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Tatasalt1kg.webp?v=1764350116"},{"product_id":"camel-pacha-karpooram-25g","title":"Camel Pacha Karpooram 25g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheertham poured into a cupped palm, cool, with that clean camphor edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacha karpooram, edible camphor (per the listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theertham, prasadam, sakkarai pongal, payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacha karpooram is the camphor that goes into temple theertham and prasadam, not the white tablets lit for aarti. The listing sells this one for culinary use, a pinch at a time, in sweets like payasam, laddu and sakkarai pongal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is strong and cooling on the tongue. A pinch the size of a few grains perfumes a whole pot of pongal, and any more turns bitter. Choosing between? Pacha karpooram for theertham and temple-style sweets, green cardamom for everyday sweet dishes, and plain camphor tablets only for lighting, never for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a tiny piece with a little sugar before adding. It spreads evenly instead of leaving one strong bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-yellow\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls - Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266152407414,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/camel_1800x1800_f17630fd-aaf2-4664-9426-c25ebdb0a54a.jpg?v=1770734086"},{"product_id":"grb-payasam-mix-180g","title":"GRB Payasam Mix 180g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnam at a colleague's flat, payasam served in coffee mugs because the bowls ran out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant payasam mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRB, Bengaluru, since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick festival or birthday payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRB began in 1984 with G.R. Balasubramaniam delivering butter around Bengaluru on a bicycle, and grew into a ghee maker. The payasam mix is one of its sweet mixes, for the days when there is no time to roast and stir from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimmer it in milk and it thickens into a creamy payasam in minutes. Fry cashews and raisins in ghee and pour them over, and nobody asks where it came from. Choosing between payasam routes? GRB mix for quickest; roasted vermicelli with milk and sugar for semiya payasam from scratch; jaggery and moong dal for paruppu payasam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take it off the heat while it still looks a little thin. Payasam keeps thickening as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cashew-nuts-100g\"\u003eHeera Cashew Nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee - 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266169020790,"sku":null,"price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/51oX4loEkkL._UF350_350_QL50_1800x1800_64d4db9e-c2e0-43a3-a8a9-742532e9d6c1.jpg?v=1770734110"},{"product_id":"natures-badian-star-aniseed-100gms","title":"Natures Badian Star Aniseed 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiryani day, and the star-shaped one picked out of the pot and handed to the youngest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star anise (badian, annachi poo), whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biryani, garam masala, chettinad masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar anise, also called annachi poo (Tamil) · thakkolam (Malayalam) · chakra moggu (Kannada) · anasa puvvu (Telugu) · chakri phool (Hindi, Punjabi) · badiyan \/ chakra phool (Marathi) · badiyan (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar anise, badian in Hindi and annachi poo in Tamil, is the dried star-shaped fruit of an evergreen tree, and a fixture in biryani and South Indian meat masalas. It is also one of the whole spices ground into many garam masala blends, and a single star often goes into chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sweet and liquorice-like, and strong: one whole star is enough for a pot of biryani for six. Choosing between whole spices? Star anise for sweet depth; Heera Cloves for heat and bite; Heera Bay Leaves for a gentler background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind one star with the other whole spices for a chettinad masala, never more. Too much and the dish tastes of liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shree-krishna-jeera-samba-rice-1kg\"\u003eShree Krishna Jeera Samba Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-bay-leaves-10g\"\u003eHeera Bay Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cloves-50gms\"\u003eHeera Cloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266191040886,"sku":null,"price":3.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Untitled-design-23-2_1800x1800_74a83f2a-b8e9-4c36-bcd1-2242c055a373.png?v=1770734147"},{"product_id":"natures-marathi-moggu-mullilavu-100g","title":"Natures Marathi Moggu (Mullilavu) 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBisibele bath powder roasting in a Mysuru kitchen, one odd bud among the spices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marathi moggu (kapok buds), dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chettinad masala, bisibele bath powder, garam masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathi moggu are the dried flower buds of the kapok, or silk cotton, tree. Small, dark and twisted, they look more like cloves than anything else in the spice box. They are a Karnataka and Chettinad speciality, roasted into bisibele bath powder, Chettinad masala and some home garam masalas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is strongly woody with a little warmth, and it only comes out when the buds are fried or roasted. Choosing between whole spices? Marathi moggu for Chettinad and bisibele depth; Natures Dagar Na Phool (Black Stone Flower) for earthiness; Heera Cloves for sharper heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast the buds with the other whole spices, not afterwards. One or two per pot is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-dagar-na-phool-black-stone-flower-50g\"\u003eNatures Dagar Na Phool (Black Stone Flower)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-cinnamon-quills-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Cinnamon Quills\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cloves-50gms\"\u003eHeera Cloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266209161590,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/productimages-selva_24_1800x1800_515a76b9-2ffb-4dc6-87fe-386c4e389b02.png?v=1770734170"},{"product_id":"natures-turmeric-haldi-sticks-50g","title":"Natures Turmeric (Haldi) Sticks 50g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pongal pot with a turmeric plant tied round its neck, boiling over at sunrise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried turmeric (manjal kombu, haldi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grinding your own turmeric, pickles, pooja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurmeric, also called manjal (Tamil, Malayalam) · arishina (Kannada) · pasupu (Telugu) · haldi (Hindi, Punjabi) · halad (Marathi) · haldar (Gujarati) · holud (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManjal kombu are the dried roots of the turmeric plant, the form turmeric takes before it is ground. Families used to buy them whole and grind a month's powder at a time, and a piece of dried turmeric still turns up on the pooja plate and in wedding rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly ground, it is brighter and more earthy than a tin of powder that has sat open for months. Choosing between turmerics? Whole sticks to grind your own; Gopuram Turmeric Tin for pooja; Gopuram Kasturi Manjal Powder Tin is a different root, used outside the kitchen and not for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sticks are very hard. Break them with a pestle first, then grind in short bursts in a dry jar you don't mind staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-coriander-seeds-300g\"\u003eNatures Coriander Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-methi-seeds-fenugreek-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Methi Seeds \/ Fenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gopuram-kumkum-small-tin-10g\"\u003eGopuram Kumkum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266210799990,"sku":null,"price":1.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/productimages-selva_44_1800x1800_8fe26e18-31c5-427f-b52b-ff45a9bf3e32.png?v=1770734176"},{"product_id":"camel-pacha-karpooram-10g","title":"Camel Pacha Karpooram 10g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTirupati laddu shared out at home, and the faint camphor note nobody could quite name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacha karpooram (edible camphor) crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tiny pinch in payasam, laddu and prasadam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacha karpooram is the camphor that goes into food, and only in tiny amounts: a pinch in payasam, kesari, laddu or sweet pongal gives that temple-prasadam smell. It is not the same as the white camphor tablets lit for aarti, which are never for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as small, crumbly crystals with a sharp, clean smell that carries through a whole pot. Too much takes over the dish, so it is used almost like a spice you can barely see. Choosing between camphors? Pacha karpooram for sweets and prasadam; Natraj camphor for lighting at the aarti; green cardamom when you want a softer sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the crystals twisted in a bit of paper inside a small jar. Left loose, the smell fades and spreads into everything nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-payasam-mix-180g\"\u003eGRB Payasam Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-candy-sugar-crystal-small-300g\"\u003eNatures Candy Sugar Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266212667766,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/camel_1800x1800_aadb9cc3-2706-40ba-8b3e-601d0949230d.jpg?v=1770734178"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-yellow","title":"Sri Durga Jaggery Balls 1kg - Yellow","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ball of vellam cracked with the rolling pin, pieces skidding under the fridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow jaggery balls (vellam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Payasam, kesari, pongal, sweet fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaggery, also called vellam \/ naatu sakkarai (Tamil) · sharkkara (Malayalam) · bella (Kannada) · bellam (Telugu) · gur (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · gul (Marathi) · gol (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaggery is sugarcane juice boiled down until it sets, the unrefined sweetener Tamil kitchens used long before white sugar. Sold in round balls like these, it is the vellam for everyday sweets, broken off as needed and melted down in a little water before it goes into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow balls are lighter in colour and milder in taste than the brown, so they sweeten payasam, rava kesari and coconut fillings without darkening them much. Choosing between jaggery? Yellow balls for lighter sweets; Sri Durga brown balls for a deeper, caramel sakkarai pongal; jaggery powder for coffee and quick stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For paal payasam, take the milk off the heat before stirring in the jaggery syrup, or the milk can split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cashew-nuts-100g\"\u003eHeera Cashew Nuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266214863222,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRI-DURGA-JB-YELLOW-1KG_1800x1800_978765b4-d102-4632-87b0-35b8062b5206.png?v=1770734186"},{"product_id":"heera-almonds-100g","title":"Heera Almonds 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive soaked badam left on the counter each morning, skins slipped off before school.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole raw almonds (badam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soaking overnight, badam milk, payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmonds, also called badam (Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi) · badami (Kannada) · badam pappu (Telugu) · katbadam \/ badam (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford-based company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. These are its whole almonds, raw and unroasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBadam is the nut of the Indian house. A few are soaked overnight and peeled in the morning, a handful goes into badam milk with saffron and cardamom, and slivers go over payasam and halwa. Being raw, they soak and grind well. Choosing nuts for sweets? Almonds for badam milk and slivering, cashews for frying in ghee, pista for the green on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak in warm water for 15 minutes if you forgot to soak them overnight. The skins still slip off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-pista-kernel-100g\"\u003eHeera Pista Kernel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-spanish-saffron-1g\"\u003eHeera Spanish Saffron\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-payasam-mix-180g\"\u003eGRB Payasam Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266215977334,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/HEERAALMOND700G_1800x1800_29cddec7-51b1-44b5-934f-5faa590ea590.png?v=1770734189"},{"product_id":"heera-almonds-700g","title":"Heera Almonds 700g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadam halwa stirred for an hour on Deepavali eve, until the ghee finally left the sides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole raw almonds (badam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badam halwa, badam milk, kurma, daily soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmonds, also called badam (Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi) · badami (Kannada) · badam pappu (Telugu) · katbadam \/ badam (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. This is the big bag of its whole raw almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sized for the house that soaks badam every day, or the week someone decides to make badam halwa for the whole family. Raw almonds peel easily after soaking and grind smooth for halwa, badam milk and rich kurma gravies. Choosing nuts in bulk? Almonds for halwa and badam milk, cashews for kurma and frying, walnuts for eating as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch a batch in boiling water for a minute, peel them all at once and dry them on a cloth. Halwa day goes much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-1kg\"\u003eGRB Pure Cow's Milk Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cashew-nuts-250g\"\u003eHeera Cashew Nuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266216272246,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/HEERAALMOND700G_1800x1800_e71e7229-b06b-427d-92a8-bde0656729f7.png?v=1770734190"},{"product_id":"heera-ginger-garlic-puree-210g","title":"Heera Ginger Garlic Puree 210g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shared kitchen in Galway, one blunt knife, and nobody willing to peel garlic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger garlic puree (inji poondu, adrak lehsun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 g jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curry bases, biryani, marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. This jar is ginger and garlic already ground together, ready for the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does the job of the ammikkal on a weeknight: a heaped spoon goes in after the onions and the kitchen starts to smell like dinner. Fry it properly or the gravy tastes raw. Choosing between pastes? This for everyday curries; Shan Ginger Garlic Paste in the bigger 700 g jar; Shan Ginger Paste when a dish wants ginger alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until the onions turn golden before the puree goes in, then keep stirring for a full minute so it never sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-fried-onions-400gms\"\u003eShan Fried Onion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-coriander-dhaniya-powder-1kg\"\u003eHeera Coriander (Dhaniya) Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-kashmiri-chilli-powder-100g\"\u003eHeera Kashmiri Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266224595318,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/HEERAGINGER1KG_1800x1800_91fd9789-a3b1-44ae-8617-2653d1f37a70.png?v=1770734205"},{"product_id":"heera-himalayan-salt-800g","title":"Heera Himalayan Salt 800g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuava slices on the terrace, dipped in salt and chilli from a small saucer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink Himalayan rock salt (sendha namak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Table salt, chaat, fruit, vrat cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. This is its pink Himalayan salt, a rock salt with a faint pink colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn North Indian homes, sendha namak is the salt used on fasting days, and it is a good table salt for chaat, cut fruit and buttermilk. It seasons like ordinary salt, with a slightly softer edge. Choosing between salts? Pink for the table and fasting days; Anil Crystal (Rock) Salt for pickles and brines; Heera Amchoor Powder when you want sourness rather than salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix a spoon with red chilli powder and a pinch of roasted jeera in a small jar. It goes on guava, cucumber and raw mango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-fruit-chaat-masala-50gms\"\u003eShan Fruit Chaat Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cumin-jeera-whole-300g\"\u003eHeera Cumin (Jeera) Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-amchoor-powder-100g\"\u003eHeera Amchoor Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266232099190,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/productimages-selva_55_1800x1800_2135cc90-85f7-4321-af87-6998109e53dd.png?v=1770734212"},{"product_id":"heera-soya-wadi-chunks-250g","title":"Heera Soya Wadi (Chunks) 250g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoya chunk kurma on a Tuesday, and a younger brother convinced it was mutton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried soya chunks (soya badi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurma, pepper fry, pulao, biryani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford company describing itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods in Britain and Europe. Soya chunks are made from soya flour, pressed into pieces and dried, so they keep in the cupboard for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, they are light and hard. Boiled and squeezed, they soak up masala and take on a chewy bite, which is why they turn up in kurma, pepper fry and biryani. Choosing between soya? Heera Soya Wadi for full-size chunks; Natures Soya Chunks Mini 250g for smaller pieces in pulao; Laxminarayan Soya Stick 200g for a ready snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e After boiling, squeeze each handful hard between your palms. The drier the chunks, the more masala they take in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-garam-masala-165g\"\u003e777 Garam Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-ginger-garlic-puree-210g\"\u003eHeera Ginger Garlic Puree\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-fried-onions-400gms\"\u003eShan Fried Onion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266236948854,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SOYAWADICHUNKS_1800x1800_1a51a666-77bb-4596-aee3-365bb7d96ed4.png?v=1770734219"},{"product_id":"natures-green-peas-500g","title":"Natures Green Peas 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRagda pattice from a Dadar station stall, eaten fast before the next local pulled in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried whole green peas (pattani)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sundal, ragda, kurma and masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried green peas are the pattani of Tamil sundal and the base of ragda, the soft pea gravy poured over potato patties in Mumbai. They are whole peas, dried hard, and need a night's soak before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce soaked and cooked they turn soft and floury, with a mild, earthy taste that takes on whatever masala they meet. They also go into kurma for chapati and a thick pattani masala for poori. Choosing between dried pulses? Green peas for sundal and ragda; Heera Chick Peas for chana masala; black chana for a firmer bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add salt only after the peas are cooked. Salted water keeps the skins tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cumin-jeera-whole-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Cumin (Jeera) Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shan-fruit-chaat-masala-50gms\"\u003eShan Fruit Chaat Masala\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380502339958,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATURESWHOLEGREENPEAS500G_1800x1800_67d00d07-1d81-420a-8c06-563bf48e5004.png?v=1772203509"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-horse-gram-kollu-1kg","title":"Sri Durga Horse Gram (Kollu) 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pulse Thatha said the village horses ate, which he then made into rasam for us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horse gram (kollu), whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kollu rasam, kuzhambu, sundal, thuvaiyal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorse gram, also called kollu (Tamil) · muthira (Malayalam) · hurali (Kannada) · ulavalu (Telugu) · kulthi (Hindi, Punjabi) · kulith (Marathi) · kalthi (Gujarati) · kurthi kalai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollu is horse gram, a small, flat, brown pulse cooked in Tamil and Kannada homes for a very long time. The English name comes from its old use as feed for horses and cattle. It is one of the hardest pulses in the kitchen, so it always needs a long soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked, it is earthy and nutty, with a firm skin that never quite goes soft, and the cooking water turns a deep brown. That water is what kollu rasam is made from. Choosing between pulses? Kollu for earthy rasam and thuvaiyal; kala chana for sundal and a dark masala; toor dal for everyday sambar and paruppu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-roast a handful with red chillies, garlic and cumin, then grind with tamarind and salt for kollu thuvaiyal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-tamarind-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Tamarind Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-pepper-whole-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Pepper Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annapoorna-rasam-powder-200g\"\u003eAnnapoorna Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380502602102,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRI_DURGA_HORSE_GRAM_KOLLU_-_1KG_1800x1800_8849a4cd-3c47-4a6e-ab66-2e01655eed4f.png?v=1772203517"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-brown","title":"Sri Durga Jaggery Balls 1kg - Brown","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarthigai pori urundai, and hot vellam paagu dropped into water to test if it had set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark jaggery balls (vellam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pori urundai, adhirasam, payasam, panakam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaggery, also called vellam \/ naatu sakkarai (Tamil) · sharkkara (Malayalam) · bella (Kannada) · bellam (Telugu) · gur (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali) · gul (Marathi) · gol (Gujarati).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVellam is the unrefined sweetener of Tamil kitchens, usually made by boiling down sugarcane juice until it thickens and sets. This is the darker, brown kind, sold in round balls that you break up at home and melt in a little water before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown jaggery tastes deeper than the yellow, with a slight caramel edge, and it gives sweets a darker colour. It is the one to reach for when you want payasam or pori urundai properly brown. Choosing between jaggeries? Brown balls for deep colour and flavour; Sri Durga yellow balls for lighter sweets like kesari; Sri Durga brown jaggery powder when you want it to dissolve straight into coffee or kanji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For pori urundai, drop a little of the melted paagu into cold water. 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It belongs to the south of Tamil Nadu, where the palms line the roads around Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, and to Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tastes smoky and deep, much darker than cane jaggery, and it changes the flavour of anything it goes into, from paniyaram to payasam. Break or grate what you need, melt it in a little warm water and strain before using. Choosing between palm sweeteners? Karupatti block for grating into sweets, karupatti powder for coffee, palm sugar candy for warm milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate it on the fine side of a box grater. 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It comes in small, rough lumps rather than fine sugar, and it dissolves slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is gently sweet, less sharp than white kalkandu, with a faint palm flavour at the end. It is dropped into coffee, crushed into warm milk with a few strands of saffron, or offered as prasadam. Choosing between sweet crystals? Panang karkandu for milk and coffee, white candy sugar for prasadam and pongal, karupatti powder for stirring straight into drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a few pieces in a mortar before adding to milk. Whole, they take their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-spanish-saffron-1g\"\u003eHeera Spanish Saffron\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-palmyra-jaggery-kithul-powder-200g\"\u003eSri Durga Palmyra Jaggery (Kithul) Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/narasus-udhayam-filter-coffee-200g\"\u003eNarasus Udhayam Filter Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380504600950,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/palmsugarcandy_1800x1800_a1c109d9-fc37-4217-8a50-37b559d45e43.jpg?v=1772203588"},{"product_id":"natures-dagar-na-phool-black-stone-flower-50g","title":"Natures Dagar Na Phool (Black Stone Flower) (patthar ke phool)50g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Chettinad cook's spice tray, and one grey, papery flake nobody else could name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalpasi (black stone flower), a dried lichen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chettinad masala, biryani, goda masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalpasi is not a flower at all. It is a lichen that grows on rocks and tree bark, dried into soft, crinkled grey-black flakes. Hindi and Marathi call it patthar ke phool or dagad phool, and it is one of the quiet spices in Chettinad masala, Hyderabadi biryani and Maharashtrian goda masala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own it smells of very little. Heated in oil or roasted with other spices, it gives an earthy, almost smoky depth you notice only when it is missing. Choosing between whole spices? Kalpasi for earthiness; Natures Marathi Moggu for a woody note; Natures Badian Star Aniseed for sweet warmth in biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pinch the size of your thumbnail is enough for a whole pot of chicken curry. This bag lasts a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-marathi-moggu-mullilavu-100g\"\u003eNatures Marathi Moggu (Mullilavu)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-badian-star-aniseed-100gms\"\u003eNatures Badian Star Aniseed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cloves-50gms\"\u003eHeera Cloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380504863094,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATURES_DAGAR_NA_PHOOL_BLACK_STONE_FLOWER_50GMS_1800x1800_ef0601b2-3457-48e8-8fa7-186c35a6a1fb.png?v=1772203593"},{"product_id":"natures-aruvatham-kuruvai-rice-1kg","title":"Natures Aruvatham Kuruvai Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew rice from the village, and the paddy's name said proudly before the sack was opened.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aruvatham kuruvai, a traditional Tamil rice variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday rice with kuzhambu, kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAruvatham kuruvai, also written arubatham or sixty-day kuruvai, is a traditional Tamil Nadu paddy named for its short crop of about sixty days, grown in the kuruvai season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most traditional rices it cooks up firmer and more textured than polished everyday rice, and it wants a soak first so the grains cook evenly. Serve it with a sharp kuzhambu, rasam or keerai, or cook it soft for kanji. Choosing between Natures traditional rices? Aruvatham kuruvai for everyday meals; Karuppu Kavuni for black rice and sweets; Maapilai Samba for a red rice with bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook a small cup first to learn how much water it takes. 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The name is usually explained by the plant itself: paddy that grew so tall a wild elephant, a kaattu yaanai, could hide in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grain is light red to reddish-brown, with a nutty taste and a chewy bite that never cooks down soft like polished rice. It needs a longer soak and more water than white rice. Choosing between heritage rices? Kaattuyaanam for chew and nuttiness; Natures Maapilai Samba Rice for an even firmer red grain; Natures Karunkuruvai Rice for a darker one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leftover kaattuyaanam, covered with water overnight, makes a good pazhaya soru with a raw onion and a green chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-vathal-kuzhambu-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Vathal Kuzhambu Rice Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-tamarind-seedless-400g\"\u003eSri Durga Tamarind Seedless\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505190774,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-09-04T235705.533_1800x1800_1a940932-4a3c-4096-831d-31774730bd20.png?v=1772203603"},{"product_id":"natures-karunkuruvai-rice-1kg","title":"Natures Karunkuruvai Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark rice in a cloth bag from the village, with strict cooking orders attached.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karunkuruvai, a traditional dark rice from Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain rice with kuzhambu, salted kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarunkuruvai is one of the old paddy varieties of Tamil Nadu, and the name starts with karun, dark. The grain is a deep brown-black, and it is one of the traditional rices now finding its way back into city kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked, it is firm and earthy, darker than red rice and chewier than anything polished. It suits a plain salted kanji or a wet kuzhambu better than a dry fry. Choosing between dark rices? Karunkuruvai for everyday meals; Natures Black Kavuni Rice (Karuppu Kavuni Rice) for Chettinad kavuni arisi sweet; Natures Kullakar Rice for a lighter red grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it in the morning for dinner. A long soak makes the biggest difference to how evenly it cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-kaara-kuzhambu-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Kaara Kuzhambu Rice Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-lime-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Lime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505256310,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-09-05T000958.941_1800x1800_24cc2021-04e3-4051-b2aa-6d7b16b16600.png?v=1772203605"},{"product_id":"natures-kullakar-rice-1kg","title":"Natures Kullakar Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKullakar idli, faintly pink, the batch the children pretended not to notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kullakar, a traditional red rice from Tamil Nadu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli and dosa batter, kanji, rice with kuzhambu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKullakar is a red rice grown in Tamil Nadu, one of the traditional varieties coming back into home kitchens. Besides plain rice, it goes into idli and dosa batter, idiyappam and kanji, much as white rice would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grain is reddish with a nutty taste and keeps its bite, so it suits a wet kuzhambu or sambar more than a dry poriyal. In batter it gives a pinkish idli with more body. Choosing between red rices? Kullakar for batter and everyday rice; Natures Poongar Rice for plain rice with sambar; Natures Maapilai Samba Rice for the chewiest grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For idli, start by swapping a quarter of your idli rice for kullakar, and go up once the family is used to the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-urad-gota-2kg\"\u003eHeera Urad Gota\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-idli-chilli-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Idli Chilli Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-methi-seeds-fenugreek-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Methi Seeds \/ Fenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505289078,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-09-05T001639.213_1800x1800_5884487e-c8f0-4af0-ba45-7a40047961db.png?v=1772203607"},{"product_id":"natures-moongil-rice-bamboo-rice-500g","title":"Natures Moongil Rice - Bamboo Rice 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA roadside stall on the Wayanad ghat road, bamboo rice sold in small knotted bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moongil arisi (bamboo rice), the seed of the bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Payasam, pongal, plain rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoongil arisi is not rice at all. It is the seed of the bamboo, which flowers only once in many years and then dies back, so the grain turns up rarely and in small amounts. It is gathered in the forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu when a flowering comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked, it is chewy and slightly sticky, with a mild, faintly sweet taste, and it is often made into payasam with jaggery and milk or cooked like pongal. Choosing between special grains? Bamboo rice for payasam and something rare; Natures Black Kavuni Rice (Karuppu Kavuni Rice) for a dark sweet; Manna Barnyard Millet for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook a small batch the first time. It is a harder grain than rice, and a long soak makes it far more even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-brown\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls (Brown)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swaad-green-cardamom-50gms\"\u003eSwaad Green Cardamom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cashew-nuts-100g\"\u003eHeera Cashew Nuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505354614,"sku":null,"price":8.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NBAMBOORICE_1800x1800_35d2f26c-5e00-4748-ae36-41b3d82b3f31.jpg?v=1772203609"},{"product_id":"natures-poongar-rice-1kg","title":"Natures Poongar Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed rice on the leaf at a Thanjavur aunt's lunch, and nobody asking for white.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poongar, a traditional Tamil red rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar rice, kuzhambu, kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoongar is one of the traditional rice varieties of Tamil Nadu, a red rice with a medium grain. It is cooked as plain rice for sambar and kuzhambu, or thinned into kanji with a little salt, the way the older generation ate it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked, it is firm with a faintly sweet finish, and at its best with a wet kuzhambu or sambar poured over. Choosing between red rices? Poongar for everyday plain rice; Natures Kullakar Rice for idli and dosa batter; Natures Maapilai Samba Rice for more chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the cooker closed for ten minutes after the pressure drops. Red rice finishes softening in its own steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a2b-vathal-kozhambu-rice-paste-400g\"\u003eA2B Vathal Kozhambu Rice Paste\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505420150,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-09-05T002126.186_1800x1800_3d854193-7c10-467b-9962-c0dc850d72f0.png?v=1772203610"},{"product_id":"natures-nelpori-100g","title":"Natures Nelpori 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bride's brother pouring nel pori into her cupped hands, to be offered into the fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nel pori, puffed paddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karthigai pori urundai, pooja, a light snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNel pori is made by puffing whole paddy in a hot pan, traditionally in hot sand, so the odd bit of husk is part of it. It is the pori of Karthigai Deepam, mixed with jaggery syrup and set out with the lamps, and the pori offered into the fire at Tamil weddings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is lighter and more delicate than regular puffed rice, with a toasty, slightly nutty taste. Choosing between pori? Nel pori for Karthigai and pooja; Natures Puffed Rice 500g for bhel and everyday snacking; Laxminarayan Rice Flakes for aval upma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick out any stray husk before making urundai. It is fine in a snack but catches in a sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-yellow\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls (Yellow)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepam-oil-200ml\"\u003eDeepam Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380506173814,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATURESNELPORI100G_1800x1800_eb8fff34-a75c-4591-9933-2c6002ad22cb.png?v=1772203646"},{"product_id":"natures-puffed-rice-250g","title":"Natures Puffed Rice 250g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyudha Pooja evening, pori, pottukadalai and sugar handed round to everyone, even the watchman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffed rice (pori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhel, pori urundai, Ayudha Pooja, spiced pori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuffed rice, also called pori (Tamil) · malar \/ pori (Malayalam) · mandakki \/ kadlepuri (Kannada) · maramaralu \/ borugulu (Telugu) · murmura (Hindi) · kurmure (Marathi) · mamra (Gujarati) · murmure (Punjabi) · muri (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePori is rice that has been heated until each grain puffs up light and hollow. It is the base of bhel on Mumbai beaches, the pori urundai made for Karthigai Deepam, and the pori, kadalai and sugar handed out on Ayudha Pooja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has almost no taste of its own, just a clean, toasty crunch, so it takes on whatever goes with it: tamarind chutney and sev, jaggery syrup, or a quick tempering with peanuts and curry leaves. Choosing between rice snacks? Puffed rice for bhel and urundai; nel pori for Karthigai; aval (poha) for upma and sweet aval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the pori has gone soft, spread it on a tray and warm it in a low oven for five minutes. It crisps up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/laxminarayan-dry-bhel-500g\"\u003eLaxminarayan Dry Bhel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-brown\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls (Brown)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natures-nelpori-100g\"\u003eNatures Nelpori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380506206582,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATURESPUFFEDRICE250G_1800x1800_dc872cf5-7bce-4b84-be14-6cd8ba3ef074.png?v=1772203648"},{"product_id":"sri-durga-horse-gram-kollu-500gms","title":"Sri Durga Horse Gram (Kollu) - 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKollu boiling on the back of the stove all morning, the kitchen smelling of the fields.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horse gram (kollu), whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Durga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kollu rasam, sundal, kuzhambu, podi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorse gram, also called kollu (Tamil) · muthira (Malayalam) · hurali (Kannada) · ulavalu (Telugu) · kulthi (Hindi, Punjabi) · kulith (Marathi) · kalthi (Gujarati) · kurthi kalai (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKollu is a small, flat, brown bean that Tamil villages have cooked for generations. It needs a long soak and a long cook, and the water it cooks in becomes the base for kollu rasam, thick and earthy with pepper, cumin and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cooked, the beans stay firm with an earthy taste, good in sundal with grated coconut, in a thick kuzhambu, or roasted and ground into a dry podi for rice. Choosing between pulses? Kollu for rasam and earthy sundal, whole moong for sprouting, toor dal for everyday sambar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save the cooking water in a jar in the fridge. Tomorrow's rasam starts with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-pepper-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Pepper Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-tamarind-seedless-400g\"\u003eSri Durga Tamarind Seedless\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cumin-jeera-whole-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Cumin (Jeera) Whole\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Durga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57457540497782,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRI_DURGA_HORSE_GRAM_KOLLU_-_1KG_1800x1800_8849a4cd-3c47-4a6e-ab66-2e01655eed4f.png?v=1772203517"},{"product_id":"viswam-tamarind-200gms","title":"Viswasam Tamarind 200Gms","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new block of puli unwrapped, and the first sour pinch stolen from the corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind (puli) block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viswasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar, rasam, kuzhambu and puliyodharai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTamarind, also called puli (Tamil) · valanpuli (Malayalam) · hunase (Kannada) · chintapandu (Telugu) · imli (Hindi, Punjabi) · chinch (Marathi) · aamli (Gujarati) · tetul (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarind is the sour backbone of South Indian cooking. The ripe pods are shelled, the pulp is pressed into a block, and every kuzhambu, rasam and sambar starts with a small piece of it soaked in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 200 g block, a handy size for a small household. Soak a lime-sized ball, squeeze out the pulp and strain away the fibre, and you have the sour base for the week's cooking. Choosing between tamarind packs? A small 200 g block like this one for a light cook; Sri Durga seedless tamarind for less straining; Aachi tamarind in 500 g for a big family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the next day's tamarind in a steel cup the night before. By morning it squeezes out in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sakthi-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eSakthi Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annapoorna-rasam-powder-200g\"\u003eAnnapoorna Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lg-asafoetida-hing-cake-100g\"\u003eLG Asafoetida (Hing) Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viswasam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57773909836150,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Tamarind.jpg?v=1782076975"},{"product_id":"fortune-refined-sunflower-oil-1ltr","title":"Fortune Refined Sunflower Oil 1Ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepavali eve, the big kadai of oil on the back burner, and murukku frying until midnight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined sunflower oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep frying, tempering and everyday curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefined sunflower oil is the everyday frying oil in a lot of Indian kitchens, the big bottle kept under the counter for bajji, poori and appalam. It has been refined, so it is pale and has almost no taste of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat plain taste is the point. It lets the masala, the curry leaves or the besan batter come through, and it copes with a deep kadai. It is not the oil for vathal kuzhambu or pickles. Choosing between oils? Sunflower for frying and everyday cooking; Idhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil for kuzhambu, podi and pickles; KTC Coconut Oil for Kerala dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop a pinch of batter into the oil. If it rises straight up and sizzles, the oil is ready for bajji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aachi-bajji-bonda-powder-180g\"\u003eAachi Bajji Bonda Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aashirvaad-gram-flour-besan-1kg\"\u003eAashirvaad Gram Flour Besan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anil-murukku-flour-500g\"\u003eAnil Murukku Flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Place Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57777243292022,"sku":null,"price":3.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/FortuneRefinedSunflowerOil1ltr_1800x1800_1080x_6020e626-9a99-42c5-8566-47d7f3a276da.jpg?v=1777535050"},{"product_id":"sowbaghya-ns-appakadai-with-ss-lid","title":"Sowbaghya Ns Appakadai With Ss Lid","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday appam, the pan tipped in one slow circle, and stew waiting on the next burner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick appa kadai (appachatti) with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e One appam at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-stick coated pan, stainless steel lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appam with lacy edges and a soft centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowbaghya was founded in Chennai in 1978 and makes wet grinders and cookware. It says it was the first wet grinder company in India to receive ISO 9001 certification from TUV Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appa kadai is deeper and rounder than a tawa. The batter goes in, you lift and swirl the pan once so it climbs the sides, then the lid goes on so the centre steams soft while the edges crisp. The listing also suggests it for neyyappam. Choosing a pan? Appa kadai for appam; the Sowbaghya paniyarakkal for kuzhi paniyaram; a cast iron tawa for dosai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the flame at medium. Non-stick does not like high heat, and appam cooks better slowly under the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sowbaghya-ns-paniyarakkal-regular-12-rounds\"\u003eSowbaghya Paniyarakkal (12 Rounds)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-raw-rice-1kg\"\u003eSri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Raw Rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-300g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sowbaghya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780795703670,"sku":"SOWSOWAPPLID1713","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NS14.webp?v=1777562975"},{"product_id":"native-food-store-castor-oil-100ml","title":"Native Food Store Castor Oil 100ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday evening, the lamp lit on vilakkennai, the thick oil climbing the wick slowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castor oil (vilakkennai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castor seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamps, traditional hair oiling, household use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Food Store was started in Chennai in 2016 by P. Vishnukumar, an engineer by training, as a one-stop shop for millets and millet-based products. Castor oil is known in Tamil homes as vilakkennai, literally lamp oil, because that is where a lot of it went.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pale, very thick and slow to pour, much heavier than gingelly or coconut oil. Many families still warm a little and work it into the scalp before a head bath, and some light the pooja lamp with it. The listing sells it for household and external use. Choosing between Native Food Store oils? Castor for lamps and hair oiling; neem oil for its strong, bitter smell; eucalyptus oil for a few drops in a diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is thick enough to be messy. Stand the bottle in a small saucer so drips do not stain the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deepam-vilaku-thiri-thread-wicks-1-bunch\"\u003eDeepam Vilaku Thiri (Thread Wicks)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-stem-wicks-thamarai-thantu-thiri-1-pcs\"\u003eLotus Stem Wicks (Thamarai Thantu Thiri)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-neem-oil-100ml\"\u003eNative Food Store Neem Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Food Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58316286787958,"sku":"NAT-CASTOROIL100ML","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATIVEFOODSTORECASTOROIL100ML.webp?v=1784713778"},{"product_id":"native-food-store-eucalyptus-oil-100ml","title":"Native Food Store Eucalyptus Oil 100ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tiny bottle from an Ooty roadside stall, and the whole car smelling of it home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalyptus oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalyptus leaf oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few drops in a diffuser, on a cloth or in steam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Food Store was started in Chennai in 2016 by P. Vishnukumar, an engineer by training, as a one-stop shop for millets and millet-based products. Eucalyptus oil is the sharp, clean-smelling oil most Indian families know from the Nilgiris, sold in small bottles at every hill-station stall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thin and clear with a smell that fills a room from a single drop. At home it went into a bowl of hot water, onto a handkerchief, or into the mop bucket. It is always used a few drops at a time, diluted before it touches skin. Choosing between oils? Eucalyptus for a sharp, fresh smell; Vedaone clove oil for a warm, spicy one; castor oil as a thick carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two drops on a cotton pad tucked into the wardrobe, and the whole shelf smells of the Nilgiris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vedaone-clove-essential-oil-6-x-15ml\"\u003eVedaone Clove Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vedaone-sandalwood-essential-oil-6-x-15ml\"\u003eVedaone Sandalwood Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-castor-oil-100ml\"\u003eNative Food Store Castor Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Food Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58316286951798,"sku":"NAT-LYPTUSOIL100ML","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Eucalyptus_Oil_100ml.jpg?v=1784714047"},{"product_id":"native-food-store-neem-oil-100ml","title":"Native Food Store Neem Oil 100ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA neem tree by the front gate, and the cycles parked in its shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neem oil, for external household use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neem oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixing into hair oil, houseplant spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Food Store was started in Chennai in 2016 by P. Vishnukumar, an engineer by training, as a one-stop shop for millets and millet-based products. Its neem oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree, the tree that shaded front yards and temple walls across South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thick, dark and very bitter, with a strong garlicky smell, and it is not for cooking or eating. At home it was mixed in small amounts into coconut oil for the hair, or shaken with water and soap as a spray for plants. Choosing between Native Food Store oils? Neem for bitter and strong; castor for thick hair oil blends; eucalyptus for its sharp scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sets solid in a cold Irish kitchen. Stand the bottle in warm water for a few minutes before using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-coconut-oil-250ml\"\u003eKTC Coconut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-castor-oil-100ml\"\u003eNative Food Store Castor Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-food-store-eucalyptus-oil-100ml\"\u003eNative Food Store Eucalyptus Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Food Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58316286984566,"sku":"NAT-RENEEMOIL100ML","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/NATIVEFOODSTORENEEMOIL100ML.webp?v=1784713659"},{"product_id":"heera-golden-bread-crumbs-1kg","title":"Heera Golden Bread Crumbs 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailway canteen veg cutlets, pink with beetroot, the crumb crackling under the ketchup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried golden bread crumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heera, from P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutlets, paneer, fish and vegetable fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeera is the main brand of P\u0026amp;B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford-based company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across Britain and Europe. This is its dried golden crumb in a kilo bag, the kind used for coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the crunchy jacket on a beetroot and potato cutlet, on paneer fingers and on a slice of fish. The golden colour means the outside browns fast. Choosing between coatings? Crumbs for cutlets and crumbed fish; Anil Roasted Rava for a Kerala-style fish fry with more bite; Heera Corn Flour for a thin, Indo-Chinese crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dip in a thin maida-and-water batter first, then press into the crumbs. It holds far better than egg alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/naga-refined-wheat-flour-maida-1kg\"\u003eNaga Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-crispy-fish-fry-masala-165g\"\u003e777 Crispy Fish Fry Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-corn-flour-500g\"\u003eHeera Corn Flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58536679276918,"sku":"ENBREADCRUMBS1KG","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/HeeraGoldenBreadCrumbs1kg.webp?v=1790525206"},{"product_id":"aachi-red-chilli-long-stem-cut-100g","title":"Aachi Red Chilli Long Stem Cut 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding the one burnt chilli in the upma, and eating it anyway to look brave.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried long red chillies, stems cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aachi, Chennai, since 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempering, kuzhambu paste, chutneys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDried red chillies, also called kaaintha milagai \/ vathal milagai (Tamil) · unakka mulaku (Malayalam) · ona menasinakai (Kannada) · endu mirapakayalu (Telugu) · sukhi lal mirch (Hindi) · sukhi lal mirchi (Marathi) · sukka lal marcha (Gujarati) · sukki lal mirch (Punjabi) · shukno lanka (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAachi Masala was founded in 1995 by A.D. Padmasingh Isaac in Chennai, where it is known for South Indian spice blends. It also packs the whole spices those blends start from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are long red chillies, whole, with the stalks trimmed short. Two in the tempering give dal, sambar and upma their smoky edge; soaked and ground, they are the base of kara kuzhambu and coconut chutney. Choosing between chillies? Whole for tempering and grinding; Heera chilli powder for everyday heat; Heera Kashmiri chilli powder for colour without much heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break each chilli in half before it goes into the oil. The seeds hit the oil and the tempering gets noticeably hotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-black-mustard-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Black Mustard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-curry-leaves-20g\"\u003eHeera Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58587841692022,"sku":"AACHIREDCHILLILONGSTEMCUT100G","price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Aachi_Red_Chilli_Long_Stem_Cut_100g.webp?v=1788643091"},{"product_id":"aachi-red-chilli-long-stem-cut-500g","title":"Aachi Red Chilli Long Stem Cut 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwice a year the sambar podi went to the mill, and the street smelled of it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried long red chillies, stems cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aachi, Chennai, since 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grinding your own podi, kuzhambu paste, tempering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDried red chillies, also called kaaintha milagai \/ vathal milagai (Tamil) · unakka mulaku (Malayalam) · ona menasinakai (Kannada) · endu mirapakayalu (Telugu) · sukhi lal mirch (Hindi) · sukhi lal mirchi (Marathi) · sukka lal marcha (Gujarati) · sukki lal mirch (Punjabi) · shukno lanka (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAachi Masala was founded in 1995 by A.D. Padmasingh Isaac and is headquartered in Chennai. The brand is known for its ground blends, and this is the raw chilli that goes into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bulk bag of long red chillies with the stalks trimmed short, for a kitchen that grinds its own sambar podi, idli podi and kuzhambu paste. Whole chillies keep far longer than powder, so buying big makes sense. Choosing between Aachi whole chillies? 500 g stem cut for grinding; 250 g stemless when you want nothing to pick off; 100 g stem cut for the odd tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-roast on low until crisp and a shade darker, then cool fully before grinding, or the podi turns pasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-coriander-whole-100g\"\u003eHeera Coriander Whole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-methi-seeds-fenugreek-seeds-100g\"\u003eHeera Methi Seeds \/ Fenugreek Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-toor-dal-plain-2kg\"\u003eHeera Toor Dal Plain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58587841986934,"sku":"AACHIREDCHILLILONGSTEMCUT500G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Aachi_Red_Chilli_Long_Stem_Cut_500g.webp?v=1788642806"},{"product_id":"aachi-red-chilli-long-stemless-250g","title":"Aachi Red Chilli Long Stemless 250g","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvenings pulling chilli stalks off for Paati, fingertips burning long after bedtime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried long red chillies, stemless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aachi, Chennai, since 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kara chutney, kuzhambu paste, tempering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDried red chillies, also called kaaintha milagai \/ vathal milagai (Tamil) · unakka mulaku (Malayalam) · ona menasinakai (Kannada) · endu mirapakayalu (Telugu) · sukhi lal mirch (Hindi) · sukhi lal mirchi (Marathi) · sukka lal marcha (Gujarati) · sukki lal mirch (Punjabi) · shukno lanka (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAachi Masala was founded in 1995 by A.D. Padmasingh Isaac in Chennai, and today its products go to more than 30 countries. Whole spices like these sit alongside its blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are long red chillies with the stems already removed, so they go straight from the pack into the kadai or the mixie. Snap them into tempering, soak and grind them for kara chutney, or roast them for podi. Choosing between Aachi whole chillies? Stemless 250 g for no prep at all; stem cut 100 g for a small kitchen; stem cut 500 g for grinding podi in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak six in hot water for 15 minutes, then grind with a small ball of tamarind and two garlic cloves for kara chutney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aachi-tamarind-250g\"\u003eAachi Tamarind\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idhayam-gingelly-sesame-oil-1ltr\"\u003eIdhayam Gingelly (Sesame) Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-urad-gota-2kg\"\u003eHeera Urad Gota\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58587842052470,"sku":"AACHIREDCHILLILONGSTEMLESS250G","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/Aachi_Red_Chilli_Long_Stemless-250g.webp?v=1788642589"}],"url":"https:\/\/oneplacebazaar.com\/collections\/cooking-essentials.oembed?page=3","provider":"One Place Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}