Fine Corn Flour (Corn Starch), an excellent thickening agent for soups, sauces, gravies, and a crisp coating for deep-fried items.
Healthy, unrefined Country Sugar (Nattu Sakkarai), a natural sweetener with a slight molasses flavor.
Aromatic Cumin Seeds (Jeera), a foundational spice for Indian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cooking.
All-purpose Curry Masala Powder, a versatile mix for most vegetable and lentil-based curries.
Sweet, chewy Dates (Perichampazham), a natural and healthy source of quick energy.
Wholesome Dried Figs (Athi Pazham), known for their high fiber content and slightly crunchy texture due to the seeds.
Pungent and medicinal Dry Ginger (Sukku), used in tea, medicinal drinks (Sukku Kaapi), and spice powders for its warming properties.
Versatile Dry Green Peas, used in curries, stews, and as a dry snack.
Sun-dried Whole Red Chillies, the source of heat in most Indian dishes.
Convenient Fast-Cook Rice for those busy days.
Sweet and aromatic Fennel Seeds (Sombu), used as a mouth freshener (Mishri), in tempering, and in making certain meat marinades.
Bitter but flavorful Fenugreek Seeds (Vendhayam), essential for South Indian curries, especially Sambar.