We bring you the finest whole spices to help you put together a hearty, flavourful meal for your loved ones.
Scientific name: Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, India
Common name: Green or true cardamom
Local names: ēlam, elakka, ilaichi
Native to the forests of the Western Ghats of Kerala in Southwest India and popularly known as the ‘Queen of spices’, green cardamom has been highly valued since ancient times, both as a spice and an ingredient for Ayurvedic medicinal preparations.
As one of the most expensive spices, it remains, to this day, in great demand as flavouring in a number of cuisines for desserts, savoury dishes and beverages alike.
Although grown in several countries, Indian green cardamom is renowned for its superior oil and oleoresin content.
Our green cardamom is tested for compliance with ASTA guidelines/specifications, with excellent results, and has a near-nil pesticide profile on repeat comprehensive pesticide testing.
Savour the invigorating goodness of organically grown green cardamom with dhaani naturals.
Scientific name: Piper nigrum
Common name: Black pepper
Local names: kurumulaku, kali mirch
Also native to the rainforests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, black pepper too has been in use since times immemorial as a valuable spice and essential ingredient in traditional medicine.
Being an integral part of multinational cuisines, it is no wonder that black pepper is the most traded spice in the world.
Our black pepper vines cohabit the same agricultural space as our green cardamom plants and thus have been nurtured to the exact same standards.
Delight in the rich flavours of organically grown black pepper with dhaani naturals.