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Star Anise රු250.00 – රු5,000.00Price range: රු250.00 through රු5,000.00
Usage Suggestions-Star anise is a dominant spice in both Chinese, South-East Asian and Indian culinary dishes and used as a flavour enhancer in alcoholic drinks, such as pastis and anisette.
Health Benefits-Use star anise as a natural aid for digestive issues and potential immune-boosting qualities. Certain communities use this spice in cough medicines.
Fun fact-Star anise is a star-shaped spice, with eight pointed pods that form a star-like shape. Its appearance is distinctive and is often used for decorative purposes and in potpourri.
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Cumin Seeds රු175.00 – රු1,650.00Price range: රු175.00 through රු1,650.00
Usage Suggestions-Cumin seed offers a warm, earthy flavor with a bit of citrus that will give depth and taste to food. Cumin seeds should be added when making curries because they add a distinct taste to them.
Health Benefits– There are numerous health benefits of cumin seeds. They also tend to be filled with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which help in digestion, immune system boosting and respiratory health.
Fun fact-Apparently, cumin was seen as a sign of love and respect during those days. Some traditional societies even incorporated it into their weddings as a marker of prosperity, faithfulness, and affection.
