Real C5 quality cinnamon - delicate and aromatic from cinnamon farmer Ananda in Sri Lanka Mill & Mortar only sells real cinnamon from Sri Lanka (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) – simply because it tastes better. True cinnamon – great quality, great taste – has a sweet, warm taste and a delicate wafting aroma. All real cinnamon is hand-cut as opposed to Kassia…
Hot, brown mustard seeds that can be used whole or crushed Brown mustard seeds have a sharp aromatic flavour that develops when the seeds are crushed and mixed with water, vinegar or other liquids. Coarsely crushed brown and yellow mustard seeds mixed in some water form the base for the classic Danish fish mustard marinade. Net Weight : 50g
Nutty, bittersweet seeds Caraway has been a staple spice in the European kitchen for several thousands of years, and with the new Nordic cuisine movement, this bittersweet spice has its renaissance. The closed-umbrella shaped, nutty seeds can be found growing wild in Denmark and are now immensely popular in bread, cheese, meat and vegetable dishes. Net Weight : 50g
Chipotle is a smoked chilli from Chihuahua, Mexico. Chipotle is made of medium-hot Jalapeno chillies that score between 2500 -10,000 on the Scoville scale. These peppers are ripened on the bush until they get deep brown and wrinkled. The chilli is then dried for several days in burning fireplaces. The resultant flavour is a combination of strong pepper fruit and…
Crunchy and aromatic Coriander has a distinct, sweet aromatic flavour and a fine spicy scent prominent in its dried seeds. Coriander is a traditionally common ingredient in diverse Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, but has now made its way to be used both dried and fresh, in most cuisines. Coriander can be used whole or crushed in a mortar, and…
Mild anise-flavoured spice to brighten savoury dishes Fennel seeds have a light green colour, a mild anise flavour and are seen in a myriad of Mediterranean and Asian dishes. They harmonise well with other spices and herbs, and are especially suitable for salads, light meat (chicken and pork) dishes and fish curries. The sweet and fresh liquorice /anise-like taste also…
From the forest gardens of Develapola in Sri Lanka Ginger is a root crop and ours is grown ecologically in the Develapola group in the Gampaha district of Sri Lanka. Ginger has a warm, spicy and sweet aroma that, both fresh and dried, plays a vital role in Asian cuisine. At home, powdered ginger is often used in pastries, soups,…
Ground green cardamom, ready to use While black pepper is called the spice king, cardamom takes the title of the spice queen, partly because of the importance it has held in the spice trade, but also because it is the second most expensive spice in weight after saffron. Cardamom is expensive because it grows in remote places. Net Weight :…
Warm and vermillion spice Turmeric has a dense, slightly dusty, warm taste that accompanies its sunset orange hue. As a result, it is used in countless spice mixtures for its colour and ability to bring together spice flavours in a dish. Net Weight : 50g
