The South African Cape Malay curry was originally created in the early 17th century from the influence of the Indonesian immigrants who settled there. This curry is characterised by the combination of sweet spices like cinnamon and savoury spices such as cardamom. This distinctive authentic curry it is full bodied and rich and is often made with coconut milk. It is a mild and curry and is highly aromatic, making it suitable for all the family.
With a delicate combination of sweet spices like cinnamon and savoury spices like cardamom, South African Cape Malay is a wonderfully aromatic, unique take on a curry dish. It's full bodied and rich and is often made with coconut milk to add a subtle sweet creaminess. It is a mild and curry and is highly aromatic, making it suitable for all the family.
Health benefits:
All of our curries are preservative free, additive free, filler free, and contain low or zero salt. The intense flavour from our spice blends means a little goes a long way so only a small amount is required.
Ingredients:
Made from imported and local spices; coriander, cumin, cardamom, chilli powder, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, fennel, turmeric, black mustard, fenugreek and sea salt.
Porcini mushrooms are a wild and meaty mushroom with a rich taste and woodsy flavor. These mushrooms actually produce their best flavor when dried. They also have a high protein content, great as a meat substitute for vegetarian dishes.
Rosemary is a large Mediterranean shrub with needle-like leaves and with a strong lemony pine aroma and pungent flavour. It is mostly used in French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines especially when cooking lamb and chicken. It is a key ingredient in the French blend Herbs de Provence. It has many health benefits and also it has been used for medicinal purposes.
Sesame seeds Black are tiny, flat oval seeds from the sesame plant whose pods pop open when it reaches maturity scattering the seeds, hence the term “Open Sesame”. These are the unhulled form of white sesame seeds & have a more crunchy texture. When chewed they have a similar nutty flavour with a hint of extra sharpness. Used more in savoury dishes like stir-fry vegetables & Japanese seasonings. Due to its deep, rich aroma and oil-rich, nutty flavour, they are preferred over white sesame in East Asian cuisines, especially in Japanese and Chinese cooking. We also stock Sesame Seeds White.
Our Smoky BBQ rub is a must have for any cook passionate about grilling. We came up with this blend with the idea of having it as a staple on-hand spice mix in the pantry for whatever occasion strikes. Whether it be roasting potatoes or grilling meat let this blend do all the flavour work for you!
Tarragon leaves are one of the four fines herbs and a key ingredient in French cuisine. It is popular in European cooking due to its distinct appetite-pleasing taste. Tarragon herb has narrow, pointed dark green leaves which give a warm, minty anise-like aroma, reminiscent of anise or licorice flavour. Its sweet-tangy aroma with a slightly bitter taste is much liked in egg dishes, cream soups, poultry roast, mustards, or as a tarragon vinegar. Tarragon is an essential herb in Béarnaise and tartare sauce. However, it can easily dominate other flavours so should be added carefully. It is also rich in phytonutrients as well as antioxidants that help promote health and prevent diseases.
Turmeric alleppey has the highest level of naturally occurring curcumin. It has a light, warm, mildly bitter peppery flavor, and an earthy musky aroma. Its deep mustard yellow-ochre color imparts a strong dark yellow hue to any dish. It is preferred for its health benefits due to its higher levels of curcumin.
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