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.
Ground Cloves
Adds warmth and a kick of spice to baked apples, stewed dried fruit and baked gammon.
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Ground Cloves
Ground Coriander
Native of Southern Europe is mostly used in Asian & Miexican cuisine. Interchangeable with parsley. They can help cure migraine and headaches
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Ground Coriander
Ground Cumin
Native to the Mediterranean region but now also grown in Asia. Used in pickling and in rice dishes As an infusion they can help relieve diarrhoea and indigestion.
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Ground Cumin
Fenugreek Leaves
Also known as Methi leaves, these leaves have a strong aroma and usually used in Indian cooking.
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Fenugreek Leaves
Fenugreek Seeds
Relative of the pea family. Having a pungent flavour used in curries and to flavour chutneys, sauces and pickles. As an infusion may help control sugar levels in the blood. Can be sprouted.
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Fenugreek Seeds
Flaked Garlic
Oldest spice to date. Regaled for maintaining good general health. Aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
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Flaked Garlic
Garam Masala
Aromatic blend of cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg & bay leaves used in many Indian dishes. Usually added at the end of cooking.
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Cumin, Coriander, Cardamom, Black pepper, Nutmeg, Bay leaves
Garlic Granules
Oldest spice to date. Regaled for maintaining good general health. Aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
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Garlic Granules
Garlic Powder
Oldest spice to date. Regaled for maintaining good general health. Aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
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Garlic Powder
Chives
Related to the onion family. Common French herb used in soups and steamed vegetables. They can alleviate colds and influenza as well as diarrhoea.
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Chives