Pakistani cuisine is well-known across the world for its rich flavor, aroma, variety and taste. The spices that give these rich flavor and aroma have been an integral part of Pakistani cuisine for ages. Moreover, most of the spices are known to hold medicinal and therapeutic properties. All these factors make our spices an integral part of daily cooking.
These spices are made from high quality raw materials, ground to perfection that brings the right flavor, color, and aroma to variety of dishes.
Ground Spices
1.Turmeric Powder
A garden-fresh turmeric powder has a golden-yellow color and is known for its high curcumin (color property) content. It is a popular spice in sub-continent, where turmeric is used as a key coloring agent in ‘curries’. Turmeric has a mild, earthy and woody flavor. It stimulates protein digestion, and is an excellent blood purifier.
Our Turmeric Powder is a balanced combination of pure quality, perfect aroma and the right color that enriches any dish it’s added to.
2. Red Chili Powder
Red Chili Powder gives a vibrant red color to your dish. Red chili powder is one of the most common Indian masala as it’s extensively used in all the Indian cuisines. Red chili Powder is made using Low Temperature Grinding Technology with the raw material sourced from the best farms. Red chili powder is an important ingredient for preparing chutneys, curries, gravies and sauces.
A quality product packed with minimum human interference.
3. Coriander Powder
A perfect blend of garden-fresh aroma and natural golden color, coriander powder is a cooling spice. Coriander powder is derived from quality coriander seeds plant. It extends a mild flavor and aroma to your cooking and is widely used in savory preparations. Rich in flavor and taste, Coriander Powder is a must have ingredient if you want to turn your dish truly scrumptious.
4. Black Pepper Powder
Our Black Pepper Powder is made with the finest quality peppercorns and is completely free from additives. Sprinkle it over salads, soups and sandwiches to give it a magical touch of taste. Its medicinal properties boost appetite and aid in relieving respiratory problems as well.
5. Dry Ginger Powder
Whether you’re making a vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish, Pure & Pure Dry Ginger Powder assures great taste. Its application is not limited to a single cuisine which makes it an essential ingredient in every food. Besides its use in cooking, it can cure inflammation, reduces soreness, morning sickness and helps in relieving cold.
6. Kuti Mirch (Coarsely Chopped Red Chili)
Dried chili whether whole or crushed, adds not just flavor but also the brilliant red color to dishes. Our Kuti Mirch is made by finest red chilies imparting perfect flavor to every delicacy. Chilies are often used to add hotness in the food. A great source of Vitamin C and good for digestion; they are part of almost all cuisines in the country. Sprinkle Kuti Lal Mirch powder by Pure & Pure on your pizza, Marinades, curries or dressing for savory and intense flavor.
7. Garam Masala
Garam Masala Powder is a blend of spices and herbs used to flavor food. Our premium garam masala spice includes a base of cumin, coriander, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves, and black pepper spices. As an aromatic spice, garam masala has a rich and amazing flavor, adds warmth, sweetness, and heat to your dishes. Garam Masala can be used as an all-purpose seasoning and it is commonly used to flavor meats, fish dishes, soups, rice, sauces, marinades, meat, stews, and vegetables. It is a great way to add the necessary minerals and vitamins to your diet.
8. Chaat Masala
Here comes the most mouthwatering spice with a mix of hot and tangy spices. Because of the primary use of souring spices such as amchoor powder (dry mango powder) and black salt it broadly falls under the sour taste category. Chaat Masala has a very strong and robust flavor which gives a tangy spicy zing to any dish it is added to. It’s a ‘pick up and sprinkle’ flavor enhancing seasoning for practically any savory or fruity food items. It can be sprinkled on top of a finished dish or added directly to salad, snacks, vegetables, Fruit juice, curries etc.
9. Cumin Powder
Cumin powder commonly known as Zeera Powder adds an earthy and warming feeling to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies. In Ayurvedic system of medicine, dried Cumin seeds are used for medicinal purposes. Cumin seeds boast a rich source of essential oils that also presents it with its distinct aromatic flavor. Being a healthy hand harvested herb, it increases appetite and facilitates liver’s capacity to detoxify the body. On the top of all, it is known to relieve symptoms of cold due to its antiseptic characteristics.
Whole Spices
1.Zeera (Cumin)
Zeera (Cumin) has been a popular spice in India since ancient times. Zeera is used extensively in all Pakistani and Indian cuisines for imparting a tantalizing smell. Our whole Zeera spice is sourced from the best of farms to bring you the finest quality that is known for its unique aroma, texture and flavor. Zeera is also used for its medicinal properties to aid digestion and to treat dysentery. It also provides relief in conditions of stress and low blood pressure. A must have ingredient of every Kitchen.
2. Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
Pure & Pure Ajwain is sourced from the best of farms to bring you the finest quality of product that is known for its unique aroma, texture and flavor. Ajwain lends an exotic taste and is an essential ingredient in a variety of Pakistani delicacies and is also used in preparing “tadka” lending them a pleasing and distinct aroma. Widely appreciated for its medicinal and nutritional values, ajwain has high calcium and iron content.
3. Rai Whole
Rai (Mustard seeds) has a naturally pungent flavour. Catch Rai Whole is sourced from the best of farms to bring you the finest quality of rai that is known for its aroma, texture and flavour. Rai Whole is a must in South Indian specialty curry and vegetable dishes. It is an essential ingredient used in flavouring Bengali fish delicacies. Rai Whole is also used as a taste enhancer in pickles, sauces, gravies, salad dressings and mayonnaise
4. Methi Dana (Fenugreek seeds)
Fenugreek seeds are produced from aromatic Mediterranean plant that produces long pods containing oblong, brownish seeds. The seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are roasted and ground and used to add some flavor in curries. It is a must in spiced-up fish based delicacies and vegetable curries. It is also used for “tadka” and garnishing purposes.
5. Bari Elaichi (Black Cardamom)
Black cardamom or hill cardamom is widely used in cooking for its unique taste and powerful flavor. Black Cardamom is also known as ‘Kali Elaichi’ or ‘Bari Elaichi’ in Urdu.
While it is commonly used as a flavoring spice for many Asian dishes, it also contains a number of health benefits. In fact the oil, which is extracted from black cardamom seeds, is used for a number of health and beauty purposes. Black cardamom seeds prevent heart disease and also help to control cardiac rhythm which maintains blood pressure while also reducing the chances of blood clots.
6. Kali Mirch (Whole Black Pepper)
Kali Mirch (Black pepper) is known as the king of spices and is widely used in cuisines all over the world. Black Pepper comes from the berries of the pepper plant. Pepper increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach which facilitates digestion. Proper digestion helps you avoid diarrhea colic, intestinal gas & constipation. It promotes sweating and urination which helps removes toxins from your body. Black pepper has tons of benefits. Adding a few seeds of black pepper to your daily meal helps you improve the taste and digestion.
7. Sabz Elaichi (Green Cardamom)
Sabz Elaichi pods are most popularly used to create authentic tasting Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. They offer a fragrant, complex flavor that adds a punch to curries and is a fantastic spice used in baking and dessert preparations. Pure & Pure provides premium green cardamom that is without pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.
8. Cloves Whole
Pure & Pure brings 100 % natural Cloves. This heart-warming spice is an absolute must-have ingredient – especially if you like delicious curries, rice dishes and traditional desi cuisine. Brew these wonderful cloves as a tea or infuse their magical flavor into stews, broths and soups. Its benefits extend to improved blood circulation, digestion, metabolism and much more.
9. Saunf (Fennel Seeds)
Saunf (Fennel seeds) is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb. Fennel seeds are mostly eaten after meals, as they aid digestion and also act as a mouth freshener. Fennel symbolizes longevity, courage, and strength. In addition to its use as medicinal values, fennel has many health benefiting nutrients, essential compounds, anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
This is a very versatile spice, working beautifully in both savoury settings and sweet recipes. Use your robustly-flavoured Saunf to craft cakes, puddings, chutneys, pickles, preserves, curry powders, spice blends and much, much more.