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Nirav Punch Puran
Punch Puran is a fragrant mix of fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, kalonji (onion) seeds, fennel seeds and cumin seeds. They can be grinded into a powder form or sautéed in oil before preparing curry dishes.
$2.99 / 7 oz bag
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Nirav Sesame Seeds (Black)
Black sesame seeds have a nutty flavor. They are more commonly used in Japanese and Indian cuisine. In India they are used to flavor sweets and savory snacks such as chakli. They are nutritious being rich in vitamins and minerals, but also high in calories.
$2.99 / 7 oz bag
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Nirav Sesame Seeds (Natural)
These beige, unpolished sesame seeds turn golden brown when dry-roasted. This is when sesame seeds release their sweet, nutty flavor. Their warming energy is used to make many crispy snacks and treats. Treats are exchanged by children during the winter festival, Sankranti. They are also used to f...
$2.49 / 7 oz bag
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Nirav Sesame Seeds (Natural)
These beige, unpolished sesame seeds turn golden brown when dry-roasted. This is when sesame seeds release their sweet, nutty flavor. Their warming energy is used to make many crispy snacks and treats. Treats are exchanged by children during the winter festival, Sankranti. They are also used to f...
$3.99 / 14 oz bag
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Nirav Sesame Seeds (White)
These cream colored seeds are polished sesame seeds. When dry-roasted they release their sweet, nutty flavor. On cooking, the flavor of sesame is distinctly nutty and sweet. Their warming energy is used to make many crispy snacks and treats. Treats are exchanged by children during the winter fes...
$2.49 / 7 oz bag
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Nirav Sesame Seeds (White)
These cream colored seeds are polished sesame seeds. When dry-roasted they release their sweet, nutty flavor. On cooking, the flavor of sesame is distinctly nutty and sweet. Their warming energy is used to make many crispy snacks and treats. Treats are exchanged by children during the winter fes...
$3.99 / 14 oz bag
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Nirav Star Anise (badiyan)
This unmistakable spice is shaped like a star and has a strong smell and flavor of a stronger aniseed, mixed with a pungent licorice. In the center of each petal-shaped pod is an oval seed, light brown and shiny. Its widest Indian use is in Kashmir and Chettinad cooking, and in parts of western...
$2.99 / 3.5 oz bag
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Nirav Thai Wet Tamarind
Tamarind is commonly used in Indian and Thai foods as a souring agent. This variety is softer and easier to work with than other varieties. To use: Mix tamarind in hot water, and once mushy, press tamarind through sieve. The resulting liquid is used as a souring agent in curries, soups, and other...
$2.99 / 14 oz. bag
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Nirav Turmeric (Haldi) Powder
A relative of the ginger plant, this spice adds the yellow color to curry powder, and is frequently found in mustards and relishes such as piccalilli. Turmeric is a rhizome that varies in color from dark orange to light brown, but when dried and ground into powder it is always bright yellow. Tu...
$1.99 / 7 oz bag
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Nirav Turmeric (Haldi) Powder
A relative of the ginger plant, this spice adds the yellow color to curry powder, and is frequently found in mustards and relishes such as piccalilli. Turmeric is a rhizome that varies in color from dark orange to light brown, but when dried and ground into powder it is always bright yellow. Tu...
$3.49 / 14 oz bag
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