The bird’s eye chilli is one of Thailand’s hottest varieties of chillies. They are picked at peak maturity then dried in their whole form to lock in full flavour and heat. Characteristic of the Thai sense of humour, the hottest of these chillies is called park kid noon, which literally means “mouse droppings.” This particular variety is known as Bird’s Eye chillies, or Bird peppers, simply because looking at one from the stem-end can appear like the eye of a bird. When they are fully mature, they turn red. They are a variety of Capsicum frutescens and were originally the chilli used in Sriracha sauce.
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This fragrant masala spice mix is made with fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and other aromatics and is an essential ingredient in the ubiquitous split-pea stew of South India.
A masala is simply a mixture of ground spices. Each state in India has its own blend, and there are countless variations of each. The sambar masala , gives flavor, heat and texture to sambar, the region’s ubiquitous vegetable stew.
Chai Sprinkles is a delicious chai spice blend to add the finishing touches to any chai latte. Our unique spice blend is sugar-free and complements the spices used in chai tea blends. With warming cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger plus a hint of cardamon and cocoa these sprinkles are a great addition to any pantry.
This delightful spice blends can be used in so many ways to increase that hint of sweetness without the addition of sugar or honey.
Vadouvan is the French version of a curry. It uses all the traditional Indian spices such as  turmeric, curry leaves, fenugreek, cumin, cloves and cardamom, it is given a fresh twist with the addition of members the Allium family such as shallots, onions and garlic, which sweetens and softens the dish. The spices are subtle enough for the most delicate of vegetables but robust enough for any meat.
Indian Tandoori is a delicious spice blend made up of Indian herbs and spices. The main purpose of this spice blend is to make the iconic Indian dish tandoori chicken. The mild flavour of this curry blend make it suitable for all the family. The versatile nature of this spice blend lends itself to using with many other meat and vegetarian dishes.
Korma is a delicacy in South Asia, particularly in Northern India, which has its root traced back to all the way to Mughlai cuisine of the Mughal Empire in medieval India. This spice blend consists of various spices and herbs that have a mild flavour, emphasizing the beautifully fragrant but subtle spices and the delicious creaminess of the sauce. The mild flavour of this curry makes it suitable for the whole family. Though popularly chicken, lamb and beef are used for the base of korma, this well-balanced curry blend can be used with any curry base.
Rogan Josh is a traditional Kashmiri curry, with roots in Persian cuisine. This aromatic mix of spices and herbs is cooked in butter to make a thick red sauce with an intense flavour. It is typically prepared with lamb, but goat and chicken are also used.
West African Satay is inspired by the peanut curries of West Africa. Our satay uses an aromatic blend of spices and herbs to create a versatile curry sauce which can be used for all meats and works well when mixed with yoghurt to make a great satay dipping sauce with bbq meat.
Chilli Ancho ground translates to “wide chilli” in Spanish and it is actually a dried Poblano pepper. They are a large dark purple sweet chilli that form the backbone of staple dishes such as tamales & red chilli beans. Its texture is wrinkled and it is a mild chilli originally from Puebla, Mexico. Also, it is a common and key ingredient in Mexican cuisine. It has a mild fruity flavour with undertones of plum, raisin, tobacco and a slight earthy bitterness. Add Chilli Ancho Dried Ground to your dishes to impart an authentic Mexican flavour.
Guajillo Chillies are the dried version of the Mirasol chilli and are very common in Mexican cuisine along with Chilli Ancho. It is a large chilli (3 to 6 inches in length) with thick skin and red-orange tones. It has a medium piquancy with a slightly fruity and light smoky flavour. It is used to flavour meats and sauces. For optimum results and flavour, re-hydrate the chillies for 20 minutes in boiling water before use.
Pasilla Chilli is the dried version of the Chilaca Chile. Its name is derived from the word “Pasa” in Spanish, and means “little black raisin”. It is one of the most popular Mexican chillies. It has a wrinkly, long, purple pod, with reddish overtones similar to ancho chilli peppers. It has a herb-like aroma and liquorice notes and is considered a chilli with mild heat. It is not only a key ingredient in the Mexican cuisine for making the “mole” sauce along with the Ancho and Mulato chillies but also is great for making any kind of sauce.
Mexican Mulato Chilli is a dried Poblano chilli originally from Mexico. It is similar to the flavour of the Ancho chilli. It has a dark purple colour and a sweet and fruity taste, with hints of smoky chocolate, cherries, coffee and licorice. It is about 4 inches in length with a medium-thick skin. It is great for many “mole” sauce recipes. It is also excellent to add a dark rich flavour with low to moderate heat to any dish that could use extra warmth. For optimum results and flavour, re-hydrate the chillies in boiling water for 20 minutes before use.
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