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Pujun's Essential Spices

Non-GMO • Non-Irradiated • No Fillers

Pujun gave us a list of his favorite spices for your kitchen, so we put them together here to make it easy for you to pick the ones you'll use to upgrade your cooking. Here's what he has to say about each spice:

Haldi / Turmeric: When you want your food to taste like sunshine and cure a bruise at the same time.

Mirch / Red Chili Powder: For when your tongue says, “Let’s party!” but your sinuses scream, “Not again!"

Dhania / Ground Coriander: Use when you want your curry to whisper, not shout, "I’m sophisticated."

Jeera / Cumin Seeds: Start with these when your kitchen needs to smell like you know what you’re doing.

Hing / Asafoetida: Use sparingly unless you want your neighbors to think you’ve opened a medieval apothecary.

Garam Masala Spice Blend: Sprinkle at the end when your dish needs to feel like it just got a Michelin star.

Chaat Masala Tangy Spice Blend: Use for snacks that need a “can’t-stop-eating-this” vibe.

Tej Patta / Bay Leaf: Toss one in when you want your stew to have a leaf of mystery.

Kali Mirch / Black Pepper: For when chili powder feels like a 10 and you just need a 5.

Elaichi / Cardamom: Use for curries or desserts when you want your food to taste like Bollywood elegance.

Dalchini / Cinnamon: Add a stick when you want a hint of holiday cheer in your biryani.

Methi / Fenugreek Seeds: Start with these for that earthy bitterness that says, “This is properly complex.”

Jaiphal / Nutmeg: A pinch for when your dish needs a tiny sprinkle of “why does this taste so good?”

Lavang / Cloves: Use when you want your food to punch you in the mouth (in a good way).

Saunf / Fennel Seeds: Add when you want a subtle licorice note or when dessert needs a prequel.

Amchur / Dry Mango Powder: Sprinkle when your curry screams for a tangy plot twist.

Rai / Black Mustard Seeds: Heat until they pop when you want your dish to start with a literal bang.

  • Alphonso Mango Amchur
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    Refreshingly bright, sweet-tart zest with a tropical edge.
  • Aravali Black Mustard
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    Classic black mustard seeds, small and dark, nutty and sharp.
  • Cardoz Legacy Masalas
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    Indian blends developed with Chef Floyd Cardoz and Barkha Cardoz. $1 donated for every jar sold.
  • Cinnamon Quills
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    Hand-rolled cinnamon quills, perfect for hot drinks, desserts and braises.
  • Cloud Forest Cardamom
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    Sweet and tart, vine-ripened cardamom pods from Guatemala.
  • Ground Giza Green Fenugreek
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    Sweet, herbal, intense ground green fenugreek for cooking and baking.
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    Ground Grenada Gold Nutmeg
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    Rich, cozy, complex flavor. Perfect in sweet dishes.
  • Ground Laurel Bay Leaves
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    Pure bay flavor, savory and herbal, in an easy-to-use powder.
  • Ground Red River Coriander
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    Ground seeds, heirloom varietal, savory and herbaceous.
  • Kashmiri Chili Powder
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    Classic heat and bright-red color, spicy and sweet.
  • Lucknow Fennel
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    Super-sweet and grassy, tiny ridged seeds.
  • New Harvest Turmeric
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    Sweet, floral, buttery flavor and brilliant yellow-orange color.
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    Bright, sweet intensity with a rich, tingling warmth.
  • Wild Hing
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    Also called asafoetida, savory, deep allium flavor.
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    Wild Mountain Cumin
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    Savory, penetrating aroma and bright umami flavor.
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    Zanzibar Black Peppercorns
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    Award-winning, vine-ripened peppercorns, bright, lemony, spicy.
how do we compare? Supermarket Icon Supermarket Fair Trade Icon Fair Trade
Heirloom Spices Yes No No
Fair Prices for Farmers Yes No Depends on global commodity price
Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
Knows Farmers Names Yes No Unlikely
Customer Service Fast responses from real people! No There might be a 1-800 number?
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