SPICES
SPICES
Spices have always been the centre of trade in our country since time immemorial. And spices have especially been the centre of our delicious and diverse cuisines. That sprinkle of pepper, that dash of nutmeg, that undertone of cinnamon! What would our meals be without these potent flavour-changers?! Aadhimalai is here to ensure that you never have to know the answer to that question! We offer you a range of spices, to explore the extent of your palette, and the true potential of all your food!
Pepper
The King of Spices adds a special touch of spicy to your food, but also brings an extra dose of good health with every sprinkle. Pepper, with its distinct flavour, is good for your digestion, aids in weight loss and prevents all forms of cancer. The consumption of raw pepper triggers the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which helps in the breaking down of complex proteins, and thus helps manage digestion. The antioxidant content in pepper is what helps in the anticarcinogenic function of the spice. Aadhimalai’s pepper is grown and harvested by the indigenous farmers of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, and brought to you with all its goodness, to adorn your meals with good taste and good health!
Available: 50g, 100g and 250g
Cinnamon
Did you know that, once upon a time, this beloved spice was so priceless that it was traded as currency? Well, now we, at Aadhimalai, bring you cinnamon in its truest form, harvested from the farms along the slopes of the Nilgiris, to spice up your food, and your healthy lifestyle! Cinnamon is rich in prebiotic agents, which help maintain the bacterial balance in your gut. This helps with your digestion. It also helps with the control of blood sugar, thus helping in the reduction and prevention of Type-2 Diabetes. There is also evidence to show that cinnamon helps in the breaking down of the proteinaceous compounds that lead to Alzheimer’s. Aadhimalai’s cinnamon, packaged with care at our production units by the indigenous women of these hills, adds that extra punch of flavour in your food, and good health for your body.
Available: 50g and 100g
MACE
We all know the nutmeg, a much-loved spice, with its own health benefits. But from the same tree comes another potent spice, commonly called Mace. Nutmeg is protected by a net-like covering, and this covering is what we use as mace. The essential oil contained within nutmeg is also present in mace, but in higher concentrations, thus giving a more intense flavour. This spice, of course, has its own share of health benefits to boast of. Mace helps you maintain digestive balance, and solves issues related to bloating and gas. Moreover, helps in blood circulation and to a certain extent to kill joint-related pains. Aadhimalai brings you all these health benefits in a single package brought to you straight from the indigenous farmers of the Nilgiris. So, add some of Aadhimalai’s mace to your food, and your health routines today!
Available: 50g
Nutmeg
Whether it’s pasta sauce or sweet and savoury baked delights, our kitchen would be incomplete without a dose of nutmeg! With a subtler flavour than mace, nutmeg boasts of a slightly nutty but sweet taste that makes all our food that much more unique. But that isn’t all that nutmeg has to offer to you… Nutmeg is known for its rich essential oil content which helps relieve muscle and joint pain, and in small doses, helps calm you down, to treat insomnia. The mineral content in nutmeg also makes it important in the regulation of blood circulation blood pressure. Aadhimalai’s Nutmeg, from the farms of the Nilgiris, bring you that unique nuttiness to your food, and unique health benefits to your daily lifestyle. So, grab your packet of good flavour and good health today!
Available: 50g and 100g
Clove
Here’s a flower bud that not many like! The strong flavour of the spice often dissuades people from taking a real liking to cloves, but it is a central part of multiple cuisines in South Asia and brings to your table multiple health benefits. With its high contents of manganese, cloves are effective at controlling blood sugar levels. Its antioxidant properties, the spice also helps with anti-ageing, and promotes healthier skin. Harvested by the farmers of the hills and packaged in our processing units with care by the women of the indigenous communities of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Aadhimalai’s cloves come with all their natural benefits combined with the magic of the Blue Mountains. Bring home a packet of Aadhimalai’s cloves and enjoy good health along with the distinct aroma of cloves for your monotonous meals!
Available: 25g and 50g
Mustard
Our mustard seeds are collected from farms that practice clean, chemical-free cultivation. Once harvested, the seeds are carefully cleaned to remove dust and impurities. They are then sun-dried to lock in their natural pungency and flavor. After drying, the mustard is packed in eco-friendly, moisture-resistant packaging to maintain its freshness and aroma until it reaches your kitchen.
Available: 50g and 100g
Turmeric
From soups and curries to milk lattes, turmeric has taken social media foodie networks by storm for its numerous health benefits, and its properties that help improve your lifestyle. With high contents of curcumin, an antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric plays a role in preventing multiple diseases, ranging from the cardiovascular kind to multiple forms of diabetes, and even cancer. Some research also shows turmeric to be an effective anti-depressant! Best when combined with pepper, that has the necessary components that ensure good absorption of the curcumin in the turmeric, Aadhimalai’s turmeric is harvested by the indigenous farmers of the Nilgiris, and processed by the women in our production units, ready for your consumption. Pair it up with our perfect pepper and enhance the natural miracle that is Aadhimalai’s turmeric!
Available: 50g, 100g and 250g
TAMARIND
Our tamarind is sourced from local trees where the fruit is naturally ripened and hand-harvested. After collection, the tamarind is cleaned to remove seeds, fibres, and any impurities. It is then sun-dried to bring out its rich, tangy flavor and to ensure long-lasting freshness. Finally, it is packed in moisture-resistant, eco-friendly packaging to maintain its natural taste and quality.
Available: 250g and 500g