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Indian-Inspired Cooking

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Chicken tikka masala, Butter chicken, Lamb bhuna, Biriyani, Onion bhajis, Gulab jamun, Kheer, Ras Malai and Kulfi are popular Indian-inspired savoury and sweet dishes enjoyed throughout the UK.

Here’s a curated list of ingredients to inspire and support Indian-inspired cooking. Whether you’re developing a new product, looking to learn about Indian cuisine or feeling inspired to head to the kitchen, we’re sure you’ll find something on this list to help you create something amazing!

  • Amchur (Green mango spice)
  • Aniseed
  • Anistar
  • Asafoetida (Hing)
  • Black cardamom
  • Black mustard seeds
  • Black pepper ground (Kala Namak)
  • Black salt
  • Chilli powder
  • Chillies fresh
  • Cilantro (Dhania)
  • Cinnamon bark
  • Cloves
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Curry leaves
  • Dried Pomegranate seeds
  • Fenugreek leaves
  • Fenugreek seeds
  • Garam masala
  • Garlic
  • Ghee
  • Ginger
  • Green cardamom
  • Jaggery
  • Kalonji seeds
  • Kokum seed
  • Mace
  • Paprika
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Ratanjot
  • Saffron
  • Star aniseed
  • Stone flower
  • Tamarind
  • Turmeric

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