Sumac is a versatile spice that adds sour and citrus notes to your cooking. It is particularly popular in and around the Mediterranean and Middle East kitchens, where spices are added to marinades, rubs and dips or sprinkled directly to the food before serving.
Net Weight : 50g
This is culinary royalty. The third most expensive spice in the world by weight after vanilla and saffron, Cardamom’s influence stretches from the curries of India to the bakeries of Scandinavia, not to mention in world famous gin distilleries and tea houses. Mill & Mortar sources its whole Organic Green Cardamom from the rainforests of Sri Lanka, where the villagers of Pilimathalawa have to get to the pods before the monkeys and boar eat them, or before the leeches, mosquitoes and other insects eat the pickers themselves. Picked while tender and green, the pods have a taste like nothing else,
Net Weight : 45g
The East’s response to poppy seeds
Nigella is used as both spice and garnish in Indian and Middle East cuisine. The flavour is mildly aromatic, and when cooked (roasted, baked or fried) emanates notes of oregano and a light, peppery bitterness, a bit like bread crust.
In the European world, Nigella seeds are being increasingly used in seed bread, vegetable, fish and lamb dishes. Nigella seeds originally come from India and are used in many of their most popular dishes, either as sprinkles on flatbread, and vegetable and meat curries.
Net Weight : 50g
The slightly milder mustard from Egypt
Yellow mustard emanates a sweet and warm flavour that develops when introduced to water, oil or vinegar. The seeds have a preservative effect and are hence, often used in savoury dishes, vinaigrettes, chutneys and glazes. Mustard seeds should be crushed and mixed with cold water to bring out its essential oils, which takes about 10 minutes. Other additions like vinegar, oil, salt, cider, citrus juice and herbs can be introduced later.
Net Weight : 70g
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 yields well with pickled fruit.
Net Weight : 40g
