Spices
Turmeric, chilli, cumin, pepper and the rest of the masala dabba. Every spice here was bought by us, cooked with, and checked for a real organic certificate.
Fresh turmeric roots, some sliced, beside small bowls of powder on a wooden table
SpicesWe bought fourteen turmeric powders, cooked with every one of them, and checked who is really organic. Here are the four we'd buy.
12 Nov 2026
The 200 g kraft pouch standing on a wooden board, a small mound of deep orange powder in front
SpicesWe cooked with it for two weeks and sent it to a lab. Short answer: for some dishes, yes.
12 Nov 2026
Brick-red chilli powder in a small bowl
SpicesSix brands, and the one that kept its red in the tadka.
3 Nov 2026
Peppercorns spilling from a jute pouch
SpicesWhy Malabar pepper costs more, and when it's worth it.
27 Oct 2026
Cumin seeds roasting in an iron pan
SpicesCumin seeds from Rajasthan and Gujarat, roasted and compared.
20 Oct 2026
Chilli powder sprinkled in a glass of water
SpicesA five-minute kitchen check, and what it can't tell you.
12 Oct 2026