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.
Fennel Seeds
Mediterranean spice used in the relief and prevention of constipation and the feeling of bloatedness. Try toasting the seeds to accentuate their flavour.
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Fennel Seeds
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
Cinnamon Quills
Sweet, warm spice from the bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka essential in many sweet dishes.It can help improve the function of both respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and to treat colds and flu.
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Cinnamon Quills
Basil
Most known herb in the world. Sweet aroma marries well with tomato based dishes, vegetables and grains. Can act as a tonic for the nervous system and helps ease digestive complaints.
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Basil