Kala jeera or kalonji seeds are often confused with black sesame seeds because of their similar appearance, but one whiff will set even a layman straight.
Onion seeds or nigella seeds are often used to flavour bread products in the west, while in india, particularly in Bengal, it is popular both as a standalone spice and also as a part of paanch phoron.
This is as compatible with vegetarian dishes as with fish preparations. Temper the blandest vegetable with a combination of onion seeds and garlic, and marvel at the difference.
A blend of five aromatic seeds that are each an important component of any spice box.
Paach phoron, literally five spice, contains fenugreek, black mustard, nigella, cumin and fennel seeds, in the same quantities each. Each of these aromatics is strong enough to hold its own, yet eager to work with others. This gives this blend an interesting piquancy that is almost instantly identifiable.
A must for Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine, this is quite popular in north India as well.
While this can easily be made at home, keep a packet of our Five Spice Mix handy if you want the surety of premium quality and perfect proportion.
Shukto or Shuktoni is a Bengali cook's most well-kept secret. A mix of fresh summer vegetables ranging from raw bananas to radish and of course, bitter gourd, lightly cooked in milk, this is a dish that's perfectly representative of the delicacy that characterises Bengali cuisine.
The light touch required for a perfect shukto is a matter of years of practice and rather difficult to achieve. Sunrise Shukto Masala has been brought to the market just for this reason. So that any Bengali away from their mother or away from home can still savour shukto when they feel like it.
We have worked hard to bring you this blend of special herbs and spices so that you don't have to. A sprinkling of this and you have a delectable serving of no-worry curry. Our blend is a simple combination of ginger, garlic, onion, coriander and cumin, with added aroma of cinnamon, green cardamom and cloves. The SUNRISE advantage: Apart from using this to make chicken curry, this can also be mixed with yoghurt, rubbed into meats or fish, marinated and griled.
This sharp, tangy powder is made from unripe, green, sharply sour mangoes, which are dried and then ground. A common enough flavouring agent in North India, the use of amchur is relatively rare in other parts of India. Amchur is a favourite with all street food vendors serving up chatpata chaats all over the country - they rely on this to keep the customers coming back.
Bikanir Bhujia, more than a century old hit across the country, offers a swinging edible pleasure. This bhujia will give you the authentic taste of Rajasthan's Bikaneri Bhujia. It is made from Rajasthan's traditional recipe - with best quality 'math' flour, oil & other ingredients. Munch this anytime, anywhere, at tea time or with breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is a healthy snack - no artificial colour, flavour, preservatives or chemical & 0% cholesterol and TransFat.