This lemony flavoured spice is made from dried, unripe mangos which are ground up.

Like tamarind, it’s used to provide a hint of sourness in both meat and vegetable dishes and is …

Zingiber officinale

Zingiber officinale

This warming spice has been a much-loved ingredient since ancient times.

Ginger adds a glorious zing to any savoury …

Apium graveolens

Similar in taste to fennel, these seeds have a multitude of uses in everything from salads to soups

Celery seeds make a great salad dressing ingredient. You can also try scattering …

Prunus dulcis (Sweet), Prunus amygdalus (Bitter), Badam

This rich nut has long been a symbol of luxury and wealth, but now it’s available for everyone to enjoy….

Pimpinella anisum

This liquorice-flavoured spice is used in cuisines and liqueurs all over the world for its distinctive flavour

Aniseed goes beautifully in a sauce with chicken and white fish in, or you …

Ferula asafoetida, Ferula gummosa, Ferula narthaex, Felura scorodosoma - Hing

This incredibly pungent spice is a mainstay of traditional Indian vegetarian cooking….

This delicious, shiny vegetable is also commonly known as ‘eggplant’

How to cook it: Any way you like - deep-fry slices in batter, stuff with rice and …