Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties
Sichuan pepper is a spice commonly used in the Sichuan cuisine of China's southwestern Sichuan Province. When eaten it produces a tingling, numbing effect due to the presence of hydroxy-alpha sanshool in the peppercorn
Sichuan peppercorns are a main ingredient in Chinese Five Spice Powder, and are often used alongside ingredients such as chile peppers, star anise, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, tangerine peel, and cinnamon in Sichuan cuisine.
A delicious aromatic blend of spices for all types of Chinese food. Try mixing some five spice, dark soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce and use as a marinade for meat, then either grill, stir fry or BBQ
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks.
Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the Irano-Turanian Region. Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried – are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form.
Coriander or Dhaniya powder is a must have spices ingredient in all Indian Households. It adds a mild flavour and aroma to sweet and savoury food preparations
Coriander or Dhaniya powder is a must have spices ingredient in all Indian Households. It adds a mild flavour and aroma to sweet and savoury food preparations.
Chili powder is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices. It is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to culinary dishes. In American English, the spelling is usually "chili"; in British English, "chilli" is used consistently.
