Buy fresh Bengali Mustard Powder (Sorse Powder) from Bong Haat. This is one of the most important spices used by Bengali housewives. This mustard powder is made the the brand Sunrise Masala. This mustard powder is used to prepare various Bengali dishes like Sukto, Fish Curry, Chicken and other various items. This mustard powder is sources from the market in Kolkata and packed and shipped to customer place.
Best quality Sahi Garam Masala from the house of Spice king Sunrise. This Garam Masala is sourced from the market in Kolkata. This Bengali spice is used in preparing various dishes, both veg and non veg.
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.
Bori or sundried lentil drops is not only a Bengali specialty but it also adds to every dish the much needed texture and taste. The Sona Moong Bori is first made into a fine paste and then sun-dried in little pearl shapes. Once dried, the Sona Moong Bori can be had simply by frying the Bori and having it as a crunchy side dish or by putting it into a curry. This unique Bengali specialty will soon become a favorite in the kitchen.
From the refined pallet of the zamindars, the Posto Bori has found its place in quality Bengali cooking. The Posto Bori is made from poppy seeds and makes for a light but tasty appetizer. Had often with potatoes, the Posto Bori can be served in a variety of ways. This unique Bengali specialty will soon become a favorite in the kitchen.