Whole Spice suppliers in India

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Star anise (Illicium verum) in a 50 gms pack: whole, dried star-shaped pods, the fruit of a Chinese evergreen tree. Each rust-brown pod spreads into pointed segments, many holding a glossy amber seed, and the spice takes its name from that star shape, the pods from which its seeds are harvested. Its flavour is reminiscent of licorice. Catalogue code: SIR10032

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Mustard (Rai Small) is small whole mustard seed for tempering (chaunk), packed in 200 gms. The tiny, round seeds are dark reddish-brown. They come from chemical-free mustard plants, and their essential oil gives mustard its recognizable aroma and pungency. In India the seeds are indispensable in upuma, sambar, rasam, chutney and rice; elsewhere they flavour dressings, glazes, sauces, soups, pickles, sandwiches and salads, and pair well with meats and cheeses. Mustard seeds supply dietary fibre, selenium and magnesium. They improve digestion, have anti-inflammatory effects, help reduce the severity of asthma attacks and certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and help lower blood pressure, menopause pain and migraine. The Romans were the first to understand mustard's value and later exported it to Paris. Genus Brassica, family Brassicaceae. Catalogue code: SIR10005

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Kairusi green cardamom (Elakai, also spelt Elakkai) is a whole-pod spice for masala chai, payasam, kesari, biryani and baking, sold in 100gm and 50gm packs. Known as the "Queen of Spices", these pods come from the mist-covered hills of the Western Ghats and are hand-picked for their vibrant green colour and sweet, spicy, floral aroma. They are large, bold 8mm+ pods filled with mature, dark, oily seeds, with a high essential oil content for long-lasting fragrance. Gently sun-dried and 100% natural, they are ethically harvested and free of artificial colouring, polishing and chemical dyes. A single crushed pod lifts morning coffee, tea or boiling milk; the seeds also flavour rich gravies, festive sweets and Middle Eastern coffee blends. Cardamom is rich in antioxidants and is traditionally used to freshen the breath, aid digestion and support heart and respiratory wellness. The green pods fill a white stand-up zip pouch with a clear window and the round Kairusi logo, printed "PREMIUM WHOLE CARDAMOM". Catalogue code: WCA0100 (100gm), WCA0050 (50gm)

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Kairusi whole cloves (Lavangam) are aromatic dried flower buds for biryani, garam masala, masala chai and festive baking, sold in 100gm and 50gm packs. Hand-picked and naturally sun-dried, the cloves are full-headed and unbroken, with a sharp, sweet-spicy warmth, a dark, rich colour, a woody texture and a high eugenol content. Cleaning removes stems and dust, and the cloves are 100% natural and free from chemical treatments and artificial enhancers. One or two buds give a strong flavour boost. Add them whole to hot oil at the start of cooking, or to rice dishes, meat stews, mulled drinks and spiced tea, or to spice blends for cakes and cookies; they also suit pickling and seasoning holiday hams. Cloves are rich in antioxidants and vitamins and are traditionally used in oral care for their natural antiseptic qualities, to relieve toothaches and to aid digestion. The dark brown cloves fill a white stand-up zip pouch with a clear window and the round Kairusi logo, printed "PREMIUM WHOLE CLOVES". Catalogue code: WCL0100 (100gm), WCL0050 (50gm)

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Sombu (fennel seeds, Foeniculum vulgare) in a 100 gms pack, a whole spice commonly used as a mouth freshener by people across India. The seeds are green, ridged and elongated. Sombu is used in many Indian dishes, where it enhances the taste and its aroma makes the dish more appetizing. This robustly-flavoured fennel is a versatile spice for curries, artisan bread, Indian, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern cuisine and savoury dishes, and it complements sweet recipes too: cakes, puddings, chutneys, pickles, preserves, curry powders and spice blends. Fennel seeds were used by Egyptians as food and medicine; in ancient China they served as a snake bite remedy, and in Europe they were hung over doorways to drive away evil spirits. Higher classification: Fennels; rank: Species. Catalogue code: SIR10007

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Dried red chilli in a 250 gms pack, a homemade spice that adds pungency and flavour to culinary dishes. The chillies are deep red with a glossy, wrinkled skin. Chillies give Indian dishes their hot, burning taste and reddish tint, and red chillies together with coconut give a firm texture to most south Indian dishes. Chilli is a source of vitamin C and helps in metabolism. India grows many variants, with Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu among the prime producers. Chilli is popularly known as the king of spices and as the United States' most important contribution to the world of spices. Botanical name: Capsicum annum L., Capsicum frutescens L. Family: Solanaceae. Commercial part used: the fruit, green as well as ripe and dried. Catalogue code: SIR10086

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Kairusi whole fenugreek seeds (Vendhayam, also called methi seeds) are a bittersweet whole spice for sambar, puli kuzhambu, idli batter and traditional pickles, packed in 100gm and 50gm pouches. The golden-brown seeds carry a maple-like aroma and are sun-dried to hold their bittersweet fragrance. They are 100% pure and natural, free of additives and artificial preservatives, hand-selected for their golden colour and cleaned to remove impurities and broken pieces, so a small pinch gives a strong flavour lift. In Tamil cooking, fenugreek is used for tempering and idli batter fermentation; it also suits lentil soups, vegetable stir-fries, chutneys, and Middle Eastern bread and meat dishes. Lightly toasting the seeds in a dry pan brings out a warm, nutty fragrance, and soaking them overnight makes a traditional health tonic. Rich in soluble fibre and iron, Vendhayam is a cooling spice and sprouting seed, traditionally used to support digestion and healthy blood sugar levels. The seeds fill a white stand-up zip pouch with a clear window and the round Kairusi logo, printed "PREMIUM WHOLE FENUGREEK SEED". Catalogue code: WFG0100 (100gm), WFG0050 (50gm)

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Whole cloves in a 50 gms pack: a cooking spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen. The buds are harvested in their immature state and then dried. Each whole clove is shaped like a small, reddish-brown spike, usually around 1 centimeter in length, and cloves have a very strong, pungent flavour and aroma. The cloves are dark brown, with a rounded bud head on a slender stem. Catalogue code: SIR10033

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Cumin seeds in a 100 gms pack, a whole spice with a penetrating musty, earthy flavour, offered as a cooling spice special. The seeds are slender, ridged and brown. For the fullest flavour, cumin is roasted very briefly on a low fire on a tawa and then ground into a powder, and it is considered an excellent ingredient for digestion. Cumin is a native of Egypt and the Mediterranean; in India, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the most prominent producers, and its influence on Mexican cooking has grown popular. In medieval history, cumin seeds were believed to keep lovers faithful and chickens from straying. Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum L. Family: Apiaceae. Commercial part: fruit. Catalogue code: SIR10048

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Kairusi Premium Cumin Seeds, also sold as jeera or seeragam, are whole bold-grade cumin seeds for tadka tempering, curries and dals. Hand-picked at peak maturity and naturally sun-dried, they hold a high essential-oil content for a warm, earthy, nutty aroma, so a small amount goes a long way. The seeds are 100% natural, free from fillers, additives and artificial colours, and cleaned and sorted before packing. Use them whole in hot-oil tempering, dry-roast them in a pan for 60 seconds, or roast and grind them for a fresh spice blend; cumin also seasons tacos, chili, hummus and lamb tagines, and makes jeera water. Cumin is a natural source of iron and antioxidants, contains cuminaldehyde, which stimulates enzymes, aids digestion and reduces bloating, supports the immune system and adds zero calories. The white pouch has a clear window showing slim, ridged greyish-brown seeds and is labelled "PREMIUM WHOLE CUMIN SEED". It comes in 50gm and 100gm packs. Catalogue code: WCS050 (50gm), WCS0100 (100gm)

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Kairusi Premium Coriander Seeds, known locally as thaniya and also called dhania, are whole coriander seeds and the main ingredient for authentic sambar powder and rasam. The small, round, light brown seeds are hand-picked, sun-dried and cleaned, keeping a crisp texture, a high essential-oil content and a sweet, citrusy, lemony fragrance. The seeds are 100% natural, free from artificial colours and chemical treatments, and ethically harvested. Roast them lightly and grind them for garam masala, sambar, curry spice blends and fresh spice pastes, or use the powder to season vegetable fries; they also flavour meats and stews. Coriander is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, aids digestion, cools the body, and is used traditionally for heart health and immunity. The seeds come in a clear bag with a white label reading "PREMIUM WHOLE CORIANDER SEED", in 200gm and 500gm packs. Catalogue code: WCO0200 (200gm), WCO0500 (500gm)

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Venthayam, also known as methi or fenugreek seeds, comes in a 200 gms pack: the strong-flavoured seeds of the fenugreek plant (genus Trigonella, family Fabaceae), used to create many Indian dishes. The seeds are small, angular and golden-yellow, and they are rich in copper, dietary fibre and iron. Fenugreek is an annual plant cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop, with leaves made up of three small oblong leaflets. In India both its seeds and leaves go into flavourful dishes, and they are popular in traditional medicine. Fenugreek was first brought into cultivation in the Near East. Charred seeds from around 4000 BC have been recovered from Iraq and from Bronze Age levels of Lachish, and desiccated seeds from the tomb of Tutankhamen. Catalogue code: SIR10003

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Elaichi Green, also known as Cardamon, is whole green cardamom pods for biriyani, neychooru and ghee rice, sold in 50 gms and 25 gms packs. It is an intense, slightly sweet spice that adds warmth and sweetness to a dish, and it can be used whole, as a powder, or as just the seeds inside the pods. The pods are pale green and finely ridged, with the triangular cross-section cardamom is recognised for. One of the most sought after spices, Elaichi is a native of Indonesia and is grown widely in tropical and subtropical Asia; in India it originally came from wild plants in the Western Ghats. Popular with Greeks and Romans for its pungent aroma, it is used in perfumes and aromatic oils, as a flavouring in food and drink, and is known for its medicinal properties. Genera: Elettaria and Amomum. Family: Zingiberaceae. Catalogue code: SIR10010 (50 gms), SIR10043 (25 gms)

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Kairusi Premium Fennel Seeds are whole fennel seeds with a sweet, anise-like, slightly peppery aroma and a crisp texture, for tempering curries, baking, brewing herbal tea or chewing as an after-meal palate cleanser. The seeds are whole, cleaned and free from artificial additives, sustainably sourced, and sealed in airtight, eco-friendly packaging to keep them fresh for longer. They add a subtle anise note to breads, curries, soups and teas, and can be sprinkled over desserts. Fennel is known for aiding digestion, reducing inflammation and acting as a natural breath freshener, and has been a staple of traditional medicine for centuries. The white pouch has a clear window showing slender, ridged greenish-yellow seeds. It comes in 50gm and 100gm packs. Catalogue code: WFS0050 (50gm), WFS0100 (100gm)

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Kairusi Premium Cinnamon Sticks, known locally as pattai, are whole cinnamon bark quills for biryani, stews, masala tea and herbal teas. The thin, layered sticks are hand-selected from bark grown on high-altitude plantations, hand-rolled and naturally air-dried to keep their natural oils, light reddish-brown colour and sweet, woody aroma. The sticks are 100% natural, free from artificial additives and chemical treatments, graded so only the most fragrant pieces are packed, and ethically harvested. Add them whole to tempering, curry powders, biryani or masala tea, simmer a stick in morning coffee, or grind them for desserts, apple pies and festive drinks. Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds, is valued for helping regulate blood sugar, and is used traditionally for heart health and immunity. The white pouch has a clear window showing short, reddish-brown rolled quills and is labelled "PREMIUM WHOLE CINNAMON STICKS". It comes in 50gm and 100gm packs. Catalogue code: WCI0050 (50gm), WCI0100 (100gm)

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Kairusi whole black pepper (Karumilagu) is a whole peppercorn for pepper mills, marinades, brines and table seasoning, sold in 100gm and 50gm packs. Presented as "The Gold Standard of Spices" and the "King of Spices", the peppercorns are hand-picked at peak ripeness from heritage farmers' gardens and sun-dried to lock in a high piperine content, which gives a sharp, biting heat with a deep, earthy, woody aroma. They are bold, large-grained berries, 100% pure and natural, free of additives and preservatives, and sustainably harvested. Kept whole, the peppercorns hold their essential oils inside the husk until cracked fresh over the plate. Kairusi also offers it as Tellicherry pepper, organic black pepper and South Indian pepper. Fill a pepper mill for the table, add whole corns to brines and pickles, or crush them coarsely for au poivre steaks and lemon-pepper chicken. Piperine is linked with improved digestion and antioxidant properties. The dark, round peppercorns fill a white stand-up zip pouch with a clear window and the round Kairusi logo. Catalogue code: WBP0100 (100gm), WBP0050 (50gm)

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Kairusi mustard seeds (Kadugu, Rai, Sarson) are small black whole seeds for South Indian tadka, tempering, pickles and homemade mustard paste, packed in 100gm and 50gm pouches. These clean, whole, bold-grade seeds have a sharp, pungent, slightly nutty profile, a crisp texture and a high oil content, and they release a strong earthy aroma the moment they hit hot oil or ghee. They are 100% natural, free of artificial colours, preservatives and additives, and cleaned of dust and foreign particles, so a small amount gives a sharp zest. Use them whole for tadka, crush them for mustard paste, or add them to pickles, curries, marinades, salad dressings, roasted vegetables and smoked meats. Mustard seeds are a source of magnesium and selenium and are traditionally used to boost metabolism and aid digestion. The small, round, dark seeds fill a white stand-up zip pouch with a clear window and the round Kairusi logo. Catalogue code: WMU0100 (100gm), WMI0050 (50gm)