Herbs & Spices
Almost as old as the art of cooking is the practice of adding or enhancing taste or disguising poor flavours by adding, marinating or cooking food with herbs and spices resulting in spectacular explosions of fragrant delicacies. Besides adding umph to food they are also prized for their medicinal properties used to treat an endless list of ailments. We sell an infinite range of dried herbs and spices either whole or ground together with a variety of curry mixes and seasonings.
Madras Curry
A blend of dried coriander, turmeric, mustard, fenugreek, celery, cayenne, cumin, paprika, pepper, starch, ginger, onion, salt, garlic and cardamom. Used extensively in Indian cuisine.
Ingredients
Coriander, Turmeric, Mustard, Fenugreek, Calery, Cayenne, Cumin, Paprika, Pepper, Ginger, Onion, Salt, Garlic, Cardamom
Marjoram
Marjoram can be used to substitute oregano in many dishes adding a slightly sweeter aftertaste
Ingredients
Majoram
Medium Curry Powder
Blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli and roasted before ground. Level of heat depends on the ratio of chilli used in the blend.
Ingredients
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli
Mint
Mediterranean herb which adds a touch of freshness to all dishes. Can help reduce bloating and swelling after eating from trapped wind.
Ingredients
Mint
Mixed Herbs
A blend of dried herbs mainly parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram and tarragon. Excellent addition to soups and casseroles.
Ingredients
sley, Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Tarragon
Ground Yellow Mustard
Powder extracted from grinding yellow mustard seeds which can be added to marinades, mayonnaise or cream cheese to give a pungent and spicy flavour.
Ingredients
Ground Yellow Mustard
Herbes Provencales
A blend of herbs (savoury, rosemary, oregano, marjoram and thyme) reminiscent of the South of France. Traditionally used in all French dishes especially vegetables.
Ingredients
Savory, Rosemary, Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme
Hot Curry Powder
Blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli and roasted before ground. Level of heat depends on the ratio of chilli used in the blend.
Ingredients
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli
Hot Paprika
Relative of the red pepper family, it is milder in flavour than cayenne although Hungarian paprika is hotter than Spanish paprika. Used to lend a distinctive red colouring to food. It is thought to be good for the heart and circulation.
Ingredients
Hot Paprika
Ground Allspice
These small, round berries which are ground to a powder taste like a mixture of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. They can be used in savoury dishes, especially those of Caribbean origin, as well as cakes and biscuits.
Ingredients
Ground Allspice