Organic Spices

Meghalaya as we know is one of the four biodiversity hot spots of India. Thanks to mother nature, due to its geological position which is high hilly Himalayan tarrance the land is pristine black alluvial soil and is home to many nutritionally rich plants, herbs and spices. 

Naturally cultivated black pepper  (an extended form of black pepper) are healthy nutritious natural spices which we source from traditional farmers through our agency. 

The Meghalayan tribes have been using this black pepper which they term as Black Gold Spice since generations not just for cooking but also as a traditional home remedy to cure cold, cough and flu by mixing this spice with honey and ginger.

Black Pepper and Long is used as whole or in crushed form in about every cousin in kitchens worldover. Its sharp pungent zest seeps deep into the repassed and the unmistakable whiff of its aroma swirls about in air.

Black Pepper find its use in almost all vegetable soups, tea, meats, curries. In India, Europe, USA and Middle East in the World. Black Pepper signature aroma emanates from the berries of the Tropical Piper Nigrum Vine one among the many spices of the piper case family. 

Kashmiri Red Chilli Cultivated by farmers of pollution free valley of Kashmir naturally without any chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and colors is very mild in spiciness. It provides mild heat and moderate level of spiciness in the food. They are mostly used for its gorgeous red color and delicious, zingy aroma than intense heat and spice.

Kashmiri Red Chilli is a unique variety of pepper that has subtle sweetness and complex heat, perfect for adding flavour to curries, stews and other dishes. The speciality of Kashmiri Red Chilli is the redness of color which it imparts to the dishes while cooking keeping its mild spicy nature intact. 

Research shows that a compound known as apigenin, present in red kashmiri peppers is found helpful to strengthen connection between brain cells. Another research shows that apigenin, a flavonoid, may also be a powerful agent in preserving key brain functions such as memory and learning.

The difference between degi mirch and Kashmiri Red Chilli 

Degi mirch is a traditional Indian spice which is made by blending red peppers and kashmiri dried red chillies. It is mildly spicy and is authentically used to add deep red or orange color to the Indian dishes like dal, veg curries, mutton and chicken dishes. The degi mirch powder taste similar to paprika when rousted with some oils and it releases its spiciness and flavor to the dish in the end. 

Kashmiri lal mirch is largely produced in pollution free valley of kashmir and is known to give vibrant red color and its flavor in any dish. These chillies are very mild in spiciness but are spicier than degi mirch and most commonly used in tandoori dishes and because more aromatic when roasted. 

The Kashmiri Red chilli brought to you by Devi Massala is directly procured from farmers in Kashmir and is free of any adulteration, preservatives or colors.

Meghalaya as we know is one of the four biodiversity hot spots of India. Thanks to mother nature, due to its geological position which is high hilly Himalayan tarrance the land is pristine black alluvial soil and is home to many nutritionally rich plants, herbs and spices. 

Naturally cultivated long pepper (an extended form of  long Pepper) are healthy nutritious natural spices which we source from traditional farmers through our agency. 

The Meghalayan tribes have been using this  long Pepper which they term as Black Gold Spice since generations not just for cooking but also as a traditional home remedy to cure cold, cough and flu by mixing this spice with honey and ginger.

Long Pepper is used as whole or in crushed form in about every cousin in kitchens worldover. Its sharp pungent zest seeps deep into the repassed and the unmistakable whiff of its aroma swirls about in air.

Long Pepper find its use in almost all vegetable soups, tea, meats, curries. In India, Europe, USA and Middle East in the World.  long Pepper signature aroma emanates from the berries of the Tropical Piper Nigrum Vine one among the many spices of the piper case family. 

Black Pepper is a flowering vine in the family of Piperacea cultivated for its fruit, known as Peppercorn which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasonings.The fruit is a drupe which is about 5mm in diameter, dark red and contains a stone which is encloses a single Pepper seed.

Benifits of Black Pepper

• Black Pepper's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help cure skin infections and acne.
• Prevents cancer
• speeds up weight loss
• relieves flatulence
• helps you get glowing skin
• helps lowering cholesterol levels
• helps improving blood sugar control
• high in anti-oxidants

Meghalaya Cinnamon Quills - A versatile spice having goodness of health and taste

Besides adding fragrant flavour to speciality foods and dishes and tea Cinnamon also acts as preservative and has many medicinal properties which make it choice of the west. 

Being naturally grown in high hilly tarrance of Himalaya of Meghalaya in North East of India traditionally is the world best Cassia Cinnamon with Low Cumin Contant.

The farmers using traditional and conventional method propagate Cinnamon Trees in Carbon Rich Soil of hilly tarrance on a large scale. The healthy saplings are planted after the monsoon rains. It takes around three years time for the saplings to mature into healthy Cinnamon trees ready to be harvested Cinnamon every six months thereafter.

The barks are peeled after the rains and are set to dried in the Sun. The drying process causes the peeled barks curled into quills which are cut and packed for sale in the market.

Cinnamon as Dal-Chini, known to Indian Kitchens is a widely used spice and flavouring agent for baking and cooking due to its versatile nature, it can be added to beverage too. Besides this its also used in formulation of perfumes.

The ancient medicine practitioners recognize its anti-bacterial properties for healing stomach ailments and cough and cold and certain dental issues. Being anti-inflammatory it is believed to help relieve pains.

This Cinnamon is dark reddish brown, tough and hardy, has pengent and strong taste. Is rich in essential oil and claims + of 85% market share globally.

Packing 200g Pouch, 200g Powder.