Menu In the following courses, we will be using our grassfed ghee*, ajwain*, black salt, black seed (Nigella sativa)*, black peppercorns*, cayenne*, coriander*, cumin*, fennel*, fenugreek*, exotic whole garam masala*, ginger*, Himalayan pink salt, hing*, jaggery*, mustard seed*, tamarind, high-curcumin turmeric*. Cocktail Hour & Farm Tour Lychee and Rose Martinis Jal-Jeera Mocktail (recipe below) Appetizers Vegetarian Pakoras Cheese Board Chutneys Hummus Drizzled with Brinjal Caponata Salad Fatoush Salad with Pomegranate & […]
How to Open Ghee Jar
We use special jar lids to seal our ghee jars so they don’t leak precious golden oil all over your shipping box or your counter. But we know they can’t sometimes be difficult to open! Don’t worry if the lid is on tight! This is by design, and there is actually a really easy trick […]
Fall Roasted Beet and Carrot Soup
Instant Pot Carrot Halva with Raisins
Iced Jal-Jeera: A Zesty Indian Summer Drink
Every summer when the weather gets hot, we make jal-jeera, which is a word that basically means “cumin water.” Jal = water. Jeera = cumin. Here’s how it’s made.
Clarifying Turmeric Face Mask
In India, turmeric has been used for centuries for cooking, as well as cosmetically. Mixed with a small amount of honey, lemon juice, and hot water, turmeric makes a lovely clarifying face mask. This paste can be used on other parts of the body, as well. Contrary to popular belief, turmeric won’t stain […]
Why Herbal Ghee?
If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! Not only is ghee delicious and nutritious, but that fragrant buttery oil also holds an exalted place in Ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India). Ghee has amazing benefits as a stand-alone, and its healthful qualities are amplified when prepared with herbs such as Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, […]
Mexican Mole Sauce
What EXACTLY is Black Seed?
Today, we are going to show you the differences between several seeds that are often confused with one another due to similar names and similar appearance. The unfortunate truth is that any seed that is black in color can be called “black seed.” This leads to massive confusion when trying to identify specific seeds that […]
Sandeep separating black pepper berries in India
Ever wondered how black pepper gets to your table? The berries are picked at different stages of maturity, and then they are separated manually, as you’ll see in the video below. This is a video of me trying my skill at separating the berries from the stalks in a traditionally way. I think I got […]
Frittata with garlic ghee & garden veg
Americans should be eating more fenugreek
The Standard American Diet (SAD) includes sweet, salty and sour foods but very little bitter foods (except greens in salads). However, in recent years, bitter foods and dietary supplements are becoming popular. Fenugreek is a bitter food and spice that is used extensively in the Indian cooking. The whole plant can be used. Fresh Fenugreek […]
