Sambar Masala is a traditional South Indian spice blend specially prepared to flavor sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew. It is a carefully balanced mixture of roasted spices and lentils ground into a fine powder.
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Sooji, also known as Wheat Semolina, is a coarse flour made from durum wheat. It is produced from grains of the plant Triticum durum and is widely used in Indian and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Soya Chunks, also known as Soy Nuggets or Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), are protein-rich food products made from defatted soy flour. They are derived from soybeans of the plant Glycine max.
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Soy Sauce is a dark, savory liquid condiment made by fermenting soybeans with salt and grains. It is traditionally produced from soybeans of the plant Glycine max.
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Tasting Salt, commonly known as Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), is a flavor enhancer widely used in cooking to intensify savory taste (umami). It is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in foods like tomatoes and cheese.
MSG was first commercially produced by Kikunae Ikeda, who identified the umami taste.
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Tea Leaf Powder is a finely ground form of dried tea leaves obtained from the plant Camellia sinensis. It may be made from green tea, black tea, or specialty teas depending on processing methods.
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Kissan Tomato Sauce (also known as ketchup) is a popular Indian condiment made from ripe tomatoes, sugar, salt, and selected spices. It is produced by Kissan, a well-known food brand in India.
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Toor Dal, also known as Pigeon Pea, is a widely consumed lentil in Indian cuisine. It comes from the legume plant Cajanus cajan and is usually available in split and dehusked yellow form.
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Toor Dal, also known as Pigeon Pea, is a widely consumed lentil in Indian cuisine. It comes from the legume plant Cajanus cajan and is usually available in split and dehusked yellow form.
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Wheat Chakki Atta is whole wheat flour traditionally ground using stone mills (chakki). It is made from grains of the plant Triticum aestivum, where the bran, germ, and endosperm are retained, making it more nutritious than refined flour.
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Whole Coriander refers to the dried seeds of the coriander plant Coriandrum sativum. It is a widely used spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and global cuisines.