Vindaloo Curry Masala Paste Hot (280g)

Origin: India

Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking.

There are 2 main types of turmeric, Madras which is this one, is the more commonly one used for cooking and has a curcumin value of around 3.5%.  The other variety is Alleppey and has a higher curcumin level of around 5-6% and is mostly used for the medicinal benefits.  Best used with black pepper, which contains piperine. Piperine is a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.

Madras is used in curries, stews, focaccias, soups and can even be added to eggs.

Origin:  China

Dried onion flakes can be rehydrated by soaking them for 10-15mins in water if you don’t have fresh onion handy.  Onion flakes are great for flavouring most dishes such as: stews, hamburgers, frittatas, chicken dishes and soups.  Also, a great addition to home baked bread.

Used in Indian, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, its slightly bitter, aromatic and is used in breads and pastries adding a little crunch and ground for curries and soups.  Nigella has wonderful and countless health benefits,  it belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. Also referred to as black onion or black cumin seed,