Chilli powder is used in Pakistani cuisine for its spicy aroma and reddish color. Chilies are rich in vitamins & beneficial to digestion. Dasht fine-ground chilli powder is a delicious combination of spices, color, and zest. Dasht chilli powder is both authentic and pure, making it all-natural. It will provide a low heat flavour boost to all your dishes, enhancing the overall flavour of your cuisine. The hot and fiery flavour isn't the only specialty of Dasht chilli powder is also a treasure trove of health benefits. For reaping full benefits along with fresh taste, you should always choose Dasht organic red chilli powder. It can act as an anti-inflammatory agent, which helps decrease swelling of sore joints and increases blood flow. It fights fat by enhancing the metabolic rate, thus increasing fat burning. Chili powder can help keep the eyes healthy, assist in red blood cell formation, help improve cognitive functioning, help maintain healthy blood pressure, and help fight infections.

Nutritional Facts

The nutritional aspect of this powder is capsaicin, the primary bioactive compound which enhances its taste and health benefits". Our chilli powder is made with whole chilli peppers, so you'll find a consistently great taste and aroma in every bottle. Its color is bright Red. Under regulations, we manufacture our chilli powder in hygienic conditions utilizing the highest quality chilli and advanced technologies.

Usage

Dasht chilli powder is used as a food and a spice to give cuisines unique color, taste & aroma. This powder can be used in curries and almost any other slow-cooked liquid, as the flavour seeps out and flavors the food. Chilli can also be found in soups sauces and can be used to marinate and season things such as meat or chicken. Dasht chilli powder is ideal for cooking spicy lentil dishes.

Storage Tips

Dasht White pepper is made from the berries of the pepper plant, also known as the Piper Nigrum. It is usually milder than black pepper, with a less complex flavour. It has a musty, earthy, or grassy taste, which varies depending on the type of processing. Dasht White Pepper Powder contains a chemical called piperine, responsible for its taste. From curing headaches to keeping the heart healthy, white pepper helps relieve many common ailments that trouble our body.

Dasht White Pepper Powder is a great substitute for black pepper in recipes for white sauces such as Alfredo. Overheating can create a bitter flavour; therefore, white pepper should be added after the food has been cooked. It's used instead of black pepper in creamed soups, mashed or whipped potatoes, lobster bisque, or because of the difference in heat and flavour, as in Asian dishes.

Dasht White Pepper Powder has an anti-inflammatory effect and also freshens breath. It enhances the immune system and tones the overall body. It purifies the body from harmful toxins and promotes circulation. The regular intake of white pepper protects from various cardiovascular diseases and cancer. It appears to help with pain and respiration, and help with brain function.

Taste and Aroma

It has a musty, earthy, or grassy flavour.

Nutritional Facts

Dasht White Pepper’s total carbohydrate level is 23%, and the dietary level is 104 % per 100 grams. White pepper provides 296 calories per 100 grams.

Usage

• White pepper powder is used for white, cream-based gravies and curries in traditional cuisine.
• White pepper is added to foods and drinks to add flavour.
• Dasht White Pepper Powder adds flavour to soups, marinades for meat and poultry, and spicier stir-fries.
• White pepper powder is commonly used in light-coloured European dishes like casseroles, pies, mayonnaise, cream-based soups and white sauces.

Health benefits of White Pepper Powder

• Decongestant
• Cures Cough 
• Pain Reliever 
• Helps in Weight Loss
• Improves Digestion 
• Cures Toothache 
• Controls Blood Sugar Level
• Controls Blood Pressure
• Promotes Heart Health
• Prevents Stomach Ulcers

Storage Tips

Transform your boring dish into wow with Dasht Spices!!

Box Contains

1. Turmeric Powder
2. Tulsi Powder
3. Red Chilli Powder
4. Pink Salt
5. Coriander Powder
6. Cumin Powder
7. Curry Patta 
8. Fennel Seeds
9. Ginger Powder
10. Ajwain Powder
11. Garlic Powder
12. Nutmeg Powder
13. Black Pepper
14. Mint Powder
15. Garam Masala
16. Star Anise
17. Clove Powder
18. Chilli Flakes
19. Cinnamon Powder
20. White Pepper

Dasht Chilli Flakes are made with super spicy red chillies to give your food a hot and tangy twist. Dasht Chilli Flakes are hot and fiery in taste. Dasht chilli flakes add spiciness and are used along with many other spices, giving a unique flavour to traditional food.

Dasht Chilli flakes are filled with antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress in the body and promote overall good health. Dasht Chilli Flakes are also used to enhance the visual appearance of the dish as well. Chilli flakes are a must ingredient in traditional cuisines, and the taste of food is raised to another level when it is topped with Chilli Flakes. Dasht Chilli flakes are an excellent substitute for salt if you're controlling your salt intake, and they'll provide flavour without adding salt.

Dasht Chilli Flakes have an abundance of cooking and health benefits. This multi-beneficial spice does everything from brightening flavour in dishes to preventing diseases. If you're on a diet or aiming to eat less, add chilli flakes to all you eat. They're also effective for clearing congestion throughout cold and flu season and stuffy noses. This is because the spicy heat in the flake aids in the clearing of mucus from your nose and lungs.

Nutritional Facts

• Calories. 3cal. 0.16% RDA/RI
• Carbs. 0g. 0.32% RDA/RI
• Sugars. 0g
• Protein. 0g. 0.20% RDA/RI
• Fats. 0g. 0.08% RDA/RI
• Salt. 0g
• Fibre. 0g. 0.93% RDA/RI

Usage

• They are used in savoury food, including Stews, Creamy Sauces, Pasta, Pizzas etc.
• Start the day off well by sprinkling Dasht Chilli Flakes on your eggs or toast and savour the hunger perks all day.
• Chilli Flakes can be used in pickling, chowders, spaghetti and sausages.
• Chilli Flakes can be mixed with bread crumbs before sprinkling over vegetables.
• The rich colouring of Dasht Chilli Flakes enhances the visual appeal of cuisine but can also be used as a key flavouring.

Health Benefits of Chilli Flakes

• Rich in Antioxidants

• Anti- Inflammatory 

• Relieves Congestion

• Boosts Immunity

• Prevents Stomach Ulcers

• Aids in Weight loss

• Pain Reliever

• Soothes Intestinal Diseases

Storage Tips

Nutmeg powder is an Ayurvedic spice used in cuisines worldwide. It gives food dishes a warm, sweet, and mild fragrance. Nutmeg is often found alongside cinnamon, cloves, anise, allspice, cardamom, and ginger as a baking spice. Nutmeg is commonly blended with cumin, black pepper, coriander, sage, thyme, chilli peppers, mustard seed, and turmeric in savory situations.

The powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of nutmeg powder are beneficial in reducing the risk of chronic disease, irregular menstruation, or painful menstruation and improving overall health. Nutmeg is also an effective sedative, helps in indigestion relief, harmful breath treatment, liver and kidney detox. Nutmeg has a warm, delicately sweet, and unique taste described as mildly spicy. 

Taste and Aroma Description

Nutmeg is more aromatic and sweeter than mace.

A Few Ideas to Get You Started

The sweet but slightly bitter flavour of Nutmeg adds character to vegetables. A little goes a long way, so try 1/8 teaspoon per 4 servings to start. Just sprinkle it lightly over veal, fish, or chicken for a surprising snap. Use as a topping for whipped cream, custard, and eggnog. Ground Nutmeg is an ideal baking spice and is especially complimentary in sweet bread, cakes, muffins, cookies, and fruit pies.

Nutritional Facts of Nutmeg Powder

Nutmeg spice powder has a dense nutrient profile that offers indispensable health benefits. The myriad of nutrients present in Nutmeg includes fiber, manganese, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, and vital vitamins thiamine, vitamin B6, folate. 

This potent antioxidant is essential for the immune system and healing minor cuts and scrapes.

Nutmeg Powder for Babies

Nutmeg is a perfect spice for babies. It's nutty, a little bit sweet, and is a tasty addition to muffins, sweetbreads, puddings, or even savory meats and vegetables. It also has many medicinal properties that help with flatulence and upset tummies.

Storage Tips

Store in cool, dark, dry places.

Health Benefits

• Potent Anti-inflammatory Effects:
• Bolsters Brain Health
• Improves Digestion
• Healthy Skin
• Promotes Dental Health
• Treat Insomnia
• Weight Loss

Contradictions

Mint is used in capsules, applied to the skin or inhaled via aromatherapy. Mint’s health benefits range from improving brain function and digestive symptoms to relieving breastfeeding pain, cold symptoms and even bad breath. Mint is used initially as a medicinal herb to treat stomach aches and chest pains.

Dasht Mint Powder extracted from mint leaves makes a delicious and healthy addition to many foods and beverages.

Dasht Mint powder is considered an aid to the digestive system. Additionally, it is an appetite stimulant and aids in the secretion of gastric juices. Moreover, it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain. Dasht Mint powder is an excellent source of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin critical for eye health and night vision.

Mint powder can also be used for fresh breath and whitening teeth. Mint Powder improves digestion. It is an effective nasal decongestant that can get rid of congestion and improve airflow and breathing.

Nutritional Facts

• Calories: 6
• Fibre: 1 gram
• Vitamin A: 12% of the RDI
• Iron: 9% of the RDI
• Manganese: 8% of the RDI
• Folate: 4% of the RDI

Usage

• Mint powder is used in dishes like mint-coriander chutney, soups, sambar, meat, fish, poultry items and biryani. 
• Used to flavour food as a critical ingredient in chutneys and marinates.
• This mint powder is used to prepare meat, soups, sauces, salad dressing, etc.
• Mint powder can also be used for fresh breath and to whiten teeth.

Benefits

• Rich in Nutrients.
• Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
• Relieves Indigestion.
• Improves Brain Function.
• Decreases Breastfeeding Pain.
• Improves Cold Symptoms.

Storage Tips

Ginger is a spice consumed worldwide for its culinary and medicinal purposes. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Ginger has several chemicals responsible for its medicinal properties, such as anti-arthritis, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, etc. Ginger can be used as fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics. It is a prevalent ingredient in recipes.

Dasht ginger powder is extracted from the dried ginger root. This powder is made using organically raised ginger handpicked by experts and dried perfectly to retain all the flavors while removing all the moisture. The ginger is then evenly ground until it is smooth and aromatic for each batch. It's a fine, off-white, or slightly brownish powder with a pungent scent and flavour. This ginger powder's aromatic taste will enhance the flavour of all your regular meals. Use Dasht ginger powder to make all kinds of flavorful dishes and let the flavors tantalize your taste buds. This ginger powder contains anti-inflammatory properties that aid digestion and is an effective natural remedy for treating the common cold. It's also widely used in the kitchen to flavour and aromatize cuisine. It also possesses antimicrobial properties, which help maintain a healthy body by preventing infections.

Nutritional Facts

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet, and it is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain. When consumed as part of a healthy diet, this powder has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals. This powder is low in sugar and carbs.

Usage

Ginger can be eaten fresh, dried, and stored as a spice or made into tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts. Ginger powder can be added to the meal along with other herbs, and its taste stands out in baking, ginger lemonade. Ginger powder is also used very often by flavoring meat (roasted chicken, roasted poultry), fish, soups, and many more. Ginger always enhances the taste of your cuisines and is used in making ginger tea that has beneficial health effects. In contrast, ginger powder is also added to juices, drinks, and smoothies. Ginger tea relieves cough infections.

Let's Add Dasht Ginger Powder to Your Diet

• Add half-teaspoon of ginger powder to your morning smoothie or oatmeal.
• Sprinkle it over salads for a refreshing taste.
• Spatter a pinch on your favorite cookie.
• Add a teaspoon while preparing tea.
• Enjoy it practically with anything.

Health Benefits of Ginger Powder

The health benefits of ginger powder are well-documented, and ginger has been used across the globe as a natural remedy for thousands of years due to its medicinal properties. 

• Relieves Stomach Discomfort
• Improves Metabolism
• Cancer Fighter Potential
• Perfect Aid for Common Cold
• Relieves Menstrual cramps
• Nausea and morning sickness
• Treats Diabetes

Storage Tips

Store in a cool, dry place.

Dasht Garlic powder is made from garlic cloves that have been dehydrated and ground into a fine powder. Its flavour is pungent, but not the same way as natural garlic. This powder is one of the most valuable spice due to its distinctive flavour. It’s also a great alternative to whole garlic cloves that must be peeled, sliced or minced. Enjoy our garlic powder full of flavour and aroma and simple to use due to minimal processing that preserves all-natural oils, offering you nothing but the best. The fine consistency of this powder makes it easy to sprinkle on roasts and marinades, mixing well for depth, flavour, and taste. Dasht Garlic powder makes a wonderful addition to any hummus, salad, or meat – grilled, braised or roasted!!!! Dasht Garlic Powder will enhance your meal with its incredible taste and aroma!!!!!

Nutritional Facts of Garlic Powder

Garlic powder has a large combination of minerals and antioxidants that help in strengthening the immune system. Garlic also has trace amounts of essential vitamins and minerals, including B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium.

Uses of Garlic Powder

• A great shortcut for the time-crunched: There are times when we are in a rush to get a meal together. When peeling and chopping garlic will make dinner late, substituting garlic powder is a quick way to add lots of flavour to a dish. The taste of garlic powder is more concentrated than fresh garlic.
• Perfect for dry seasoning mixes: Garlic powder makes home made herb blends, seasoning mixes and dry rubs. It easily blends with the other dried herbs and spices to create a rack blend.
• Ideal for flavouring ground meats: Chunks of chopped garlic will not soften in ground meats that are cooked briefly, such as meatballs, burgers, and sausage. Instead, use garlic powder to disperse flavour throughout the ground meat mixture.
• Dissolves in any liquid: Powdered garlic dissolves and infuses when incorporated with fluids, making it an ideal flavouring for marinades, salad dressings, and brines.
• Adds flavouring as a condiment: Garlic powder can also be sprinkled on almost anything from pizza to popcorn to soups, meats, vegetables, or any edible that may be improved with extra garlic flavour.

Health benefits of Garlic powder

• Support the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
• Reduce high blood pressure
• Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Support the prevention and progression of cancer
• Reduce blood glucose levels and support the prevention of diabetes
• Support liver health
• Support immune system function
• Helps in weight loss

Storage Tips

Store in a cool, dry place.

According to Ayurvedic principles, garam masala refers to a spice blend in which the spices provide heat to the body.

Dasht Garam Masala is a spice blend that enhances the flavour of cuisines. The fresh, pure garam masala is a delicious blend of luxury ground spices. Dasht Garam Masala is a medley of cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamom pods roasted in a pan to release their aromatic flavors, then ground to a powder. With its rustic warmth, mildly sweet cinnamon notes, fragrance, and a glimpse of heat, Dasht garam masala must be in your pantry. 

Dasht Garam Masala gives a rich and vigorous flavour to any delicacy. It is sprinkled on food to enhance any gravy or curry's flavour, aroma, and color, making it ideal for Pakistani cuisine. Dasht Garam Masala can be used to add a powerful punch of spiciness to a variety of dishes. Be adventurous and try it in spiced desserts.

Taste and Aroma

Dasht Garam Masala powder has a strong flavour that is slightly warming, sweet, and pungent.

Nutritional Facts of Garam Masala per serving

• Calories                       11.8
• Potassium                  15.8 mg
• Total Carbohydrate    2.7 g
• Dietary Fiber             1.4 g
• Sugars                        0.1 g

Usage

• Dasht Garam Masala is used for preparing dishes requiring gravy. It is used in lentils (dal), for filling in snacks, etc.

• Garam masala is widely used to season cooked foods. Garam masala is frequently used at the end of a recipe to add flavour.
• It is a delicious blend that goes well in everything, including classic traditional cuisine, curries and roast lamb, vegetables or seared fish. 

Dasht Garam Masala not only adds zing to our cuisine, but it also has several health benefits

• Dasht garam masala helps in improving metabolism due to their warm tendency.
• Due to the warmth of spices, Dasht Garam Masala increases appetite and improves digestive health.
• After a heavy meal, it helps deal with acidity, flatulence, and bloating problems.
• This spice blend is also used to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation in the body.
• It also lowers blood sugar levels naturally.
• The natural antioxidants present in Dasht Garam Masala keep the mind alert and nervous system healthy.

Storage Tips

Curry leaves are a citrusy, aromatic, flavor-enhancing herb that imparts a distinctive fragrance and a unique allure to your food. These glossy and stately leaves come in a beautiful elongated shape and a shiny deep green hue, making them one of the most picture-perfect herbs you can find.

Curry leaves are widely used in Pakistani kitchens, rice, rice, and snacks. They are known for their aromatic and distinctive flavour; however, they have more than just an appetite-tickling flavour.

Curry leaves are herbs known to have essential nutrients that help with weight loss, blood pressure, indigestion, anaemia, diabetes, acne, hair loss.

Summarizing the above, curry patta powder is a natural flavoring agent with several essential health benefits, which make your food both healthy and tasty along with a pleasing aroma.

Taste and Aroma Description

Curry leaves have a characteristic flavour, though it is difficult to define the actual taste and compare it to citrus, anise, or lemongrass. Once cooked, they impart a sharp bite and a nutty aroma. A host of Pakistani snacks and entree dishes are tempered with curry leaves. 

Nutritional Facts of Curry Patta Powder

The primary nutrients found in curry leaves are carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, copper, and minerals.

A Few Ideas to Get You Started

Here are four ways to use curry leaves in cooking.

Curry leaves can be used liberally in cooking, and they visually enhance the food and lend a subtle aroma to it.

1.  Tadka- Add a teaspoon in tadka to release more intense flavors and aroma. They are vital, especially in cooking curries, often paired with mustard seeds, asafoetida, or chilies.

2.  Pop Corn- Next time you pop your corn kernels for popcorn, add curry leaves to the oil. Coconut oil or Chiltan Pure ghee also adds great flavors to popcorn.
3.  Roasted Veggies- Add a teaspoon of curry leaf powder when roasting veggies. You will love the citrusy aromas in your baked fries or crispy cauliflower
4.  Aromatic Ghee- Add a spring of curry leaf powder after the ghee is cooked to add a wonderful aroma to homemade ghee.

Amazing facts

• Curry leaves powder help to protect the health of your nervous system, including your brain.
• It helps reduce high blood sugar levels and protect against symptoms related to diabetes, including nerve pain and kidney damage.
• This powder helps reduce inflammation-related genes and proteins. 
• It protects our liver from damage caused due to oxidative stress.
• Traditionally, curry leaves are believed to have beneficial for well-being. This is primarily because curry leaves are rich in Vitamin A.

Health Benefits of Curry Patta Powder

• Weight loss
• Wound Healing
• Anti-inflammatory
• Suitable for people with diabetes
• Good for vision
• Reduce stress
• Heals wounds, burns, and skin eruptions

Storage Tips

Cinnamon is an old-fashioned flavour that originates from the bark of a few types of the Cinnamomum class of evergreen trees, which have a place with the shrub family.

Dasht Cinnamon powder is a must-have in any kitchen, and is commonly used as a zest, sprinkled on toast and lattes. Dasht Cinnamon powder has a warm, slightly hot flavour that complements many dishes. It's delicious in sweet treats and healthy oats, and it's a great addition to delicious dinners.

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of Dasht Cinnamon Powder can provide additional help to those trying to lose weight by promoting an overall healthy body that'll process food better.

Taste and Aroma

Cinnamon Powder has warm , slightly hot flavour.

Nutritional Facts

• energy: 6.42 calories
• carbohydrates: 2.1 g
• calcium: 26.1 milligrams (mg)
• iron: 0.21 mg
• magnesium: 1.56 mg
• phosphorus: 1.66 mg
• potassium: 11.2 mg
• vitamin A: 0.39 micrograms

Usage

Cinnamon powder is used in cakes, pies, puddings, and other pastries.

Sprinkled over a fresh apple or a fruity crusty treat

Cinnamon sugar can be made by combining cinnamon powder and sugar, sprinkling on oats, pie crusts, doughnuts, bread, and biscuits, and that's just the beginning.

As an enhancing ingredient in a marinade for hamburgers, venison, or lamb.

Dasht cinnamon powder is used to flavour hot cocoa.

Health Benefits

• Protects against HIV
• Controls Cholesterol
• Heals and Treats Wounds
• As a Powerful Anti-Oxidant
• Reduces Arthritis Pain
• Treats Infertility
• Protects Oral Health
• Boosts Metabolism
• Protects the Brain
• Regulates Menstrual Cycles for PCOS
• Incredible for Skin
• As a Hair Care Product
• For Weight Loss
• Improves Fungal Infections
• Influences the Level of Blood Sugar

Storage Tips

Black pepper is one of the most ubiquitous spices worldwide; black pepper is known as the 'king of the spices.' There is a distinct and undeniable earthiness to the flavor of black pepper, one that is woody, piney, and sharp all at the same time. Black pepper also has a unique spicy taste all its own and is both biting and hot to average and refined palettes alike. It is most commonly used in concert with salt, and the familiar salt-and-pepper shakers that can be found in any kitchen testify to its popularity. Black Pepper Powder is also known as Kali Mirch powder. Black pepper is the most pungent and flavourful of all other peppers, and it is available as a whole, cracked peppercorn or a powder form.

Black pepper powder is not only known for its unique flavour profile, but it is also used to treat arthritis, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, bronchitis, cholera (a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea), colic, depression, diarrhea, gas, headache, sex drive, menstrual pain, stuffy nose, respiratory disease, dizziness, vitiligo (discolored skin), weight loss, and cancer.

Taste and Aroma

The characteristic flavour of black pepper powder is spicy, woody, warm, and herbaceous.

Usage

• Black pepper powder is considered an essential spice of garam masala.
• 2-3 teaspoons of black pepper powder are sufficient to bring enough flavor in pulao, biryani, curries and gravy recipes.
• Ground pepper powder is often used for seasoning various salads and raita recipes.
• You can coat the steaks, skewed paneer or chicken with crushed peppercorns before cooking.

Health Benefits

Amazing facts

• Prevents cancer
• Cleanses your intestines and stomach
• Helps in losing weight
• Detoxifies your body
• Regulates heart rate and high blood pressure
• Helps in producing red blood cells
• Rich in vitamin B and produces calcium
• Prevents constipation
• Prevents skin deformation & wrinkles

Storage Tips

Dasht Star anise is the seed pod from the fruit of the Illicium Verum plant, an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China. The anise flavour can be found in both the seeds and the pods, utilised in cooking. Dasht star anise is used to treat flu because it contains shikimic acid, which is utilised to produce the flu medication.

Dasht Star Anise is used in culinary applications for its distinct flavour but is also employed for its medicinal benefits. Dasht Star Anise can be simmered in roasts and gravies to add extra depth of flavour. Because of its sweet taste, star anise was mainly used in jams, syrups, and puddings and later substituted in commercial drinks for anise seed. Dasht Star Anise may have sedative properties that can help your nerves settle down and ensure a good night's sleep.

Nutritional Facts

Dasht Star anise contains a high level of antioxidants, such as linalool, quercetin, thymol, terpineol, caffeic acid, anethole, kaempferol, and coumaric acid, as well as a significant amount of iron Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium are also found in star anise.

Taste and Aroma

Dasht Star anise has a powerful, distinct flavour that is warm, sweet, and spicy.

Usage

• Dasht Star Anise is traditionally used in savoury recipes, particularly with meats. 
• Whole pods can be simmered in sauces, marinades, and soups.
• This spice's distinct licorice flavour makes it's incredibly useful in soup broths, sauces, and curries.
• Star Anise (whole or ground) can be added to the dough for baked goods, fruit fillings for pies, and ground meat before baking.
• Anise extract can be used in baked goods and flavour drinks such as coffee or hot chocolate. 

Dasht Star Anise Usage for Tea

To prepare star anise tea, start by boiling water in a kettle. Add 1-to-2-Dasht Star Anise pods per cup of water and steep for 10-15 minutes in a teapot. Strain and add honey to taste. To calm your stomach, drink up to three times a day after each meal.

Dasht Star Anise's Health Benefits

• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti - Diabatic
• Decreases body stress
• Improves sleep
• Enhances digestion
• Regulates blood pressure 
• Improves circulation
• Improves bone health
• Improves lactation
• Fights Flu and Viruses
• Improves Skin Health

Storage Tips

Tulsi is referred to as "The Queen of Herbs." Tulsi is one of Pakistan's most sacred plants, and it is commonly kept in courtyards and homes for its purifying and beneficial effects on the environment. It clears Kapha from the lungs and upper respiratory tract, allowing for clear, comfortable breathing. Tulsi promotes healthy circulation and helps the heart function properly.

Dasht Tulsi powder is a deliciously spicy and aromatic addition to stir-fry and soups.

As an Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to combat life's stresses; it also packs a powerful nutritional punch. Tulsi Powder treats the common cold, allergic rhinitis, cough, and other respiratory tract diseases. Tulsi also helps in treating cold-related problems such as sneezing and running nose. It has been shown to combat stress and aid in the reduction of anxiety and stress levels. Tulsi's detoxifying properties help to rejuvenate the skin. Tulsi boosts the immune system and aids in the maintenance of an average body temperature.

Taste and Aroma

Holy basil (Tulsi) powder has a Minty, peppery and sweet aroma.

Nutritional Facts of Tulsi Powder

Tulsi (Basil) Powder is high in vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It's also high in calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Amazing Facts

• Tulsi powder is highly beneficial in treating asthma because it relieves congestion and makes easier breathing.
• Tulsi contains vitamin C and other antioxidants that protect the heart from free radical damage. 
• It also helps inhibit the growth of oral cancer, which can be caused by chewing tobacco.
• Tulsi powder has astringent properties, making the gums hold the teeth tighter, thereby keeping them from falling.

Benefits of Tulsi Powder

• Immunity Booster
• Reduces Fever & Pain
• Good for Diabetes Patients
• Insect Bites & Blood Purification
• Oral and Dental Health
• Reduces Stress & Fatigue

Tulsi Powder for Herbal Tea

Take half to one teaspoonful of tulsi leaf powder and plain water twice a day after meals. Or make herbal tea with tulsi leaf powder by bringing water to a boil in a pot and adding 2 spoons of tulsi leaf powder. Allow the water to boil for 10 minutes on medium heat to allow all of the nutrients from the tulsi powder to permeate it. Take the pot off the heat and strain the liquid into a teapot or individual cups. Mix some honey into the tea to give it flavour.

Side Effects of Tulsi Powder

Tulsi may reduce the reproductive capacity of women who are trying to conceive.

Some people experience nausea or diarrhea when introducing tulsi tea into their diet, so start with small amounts and gradually increase your consumption.

Tulsi has the potential to lower blood sugar levels and should be used with caution in diabetics taking blood sugar-lowering medication.

Storage Tips

Dasht Pink Salt is pure, extracted from Khewra salt mines in Pakistan. Dasht Pink Salt can be used as a finishing salt or cooking seasoning. It goes well with chicken, red meat, fish, brines, and sauces. 

Dasht Pink salt can be added to baths for a relaxing mineral soak and help relieve muscle aches and pains, and softens skin. It will help soothe allergies and relieve symptoms of cough and cold while at the same time improving your respiratory conditions.

Dasht Pink salt contains anti-inflammatory properties that help heal the skin by soothing irritations and breakouts. It also aids in the retention of moisture in the skin's deeper layers. Adding this pink salt to your daily diet helps restore the body's alkaline and electrolyte balance.

Nutritional Facts

Dasht Pink Salt contains minerals and elements, including potassium, iron, and calcium. 

Usage

• Sprinkle Dasht Pink Salt over popcorn for a milder flavour than table salt, or top a chocolate cake with pink sea salt for a crunchy texture.

• This Pink Salt has anti-inflammatory properties that heal and soothesskin by calming irritations and breakouts.

• This salt can be used in the treatment of asthma.

Health Benefits

• Balances the basic water level in your body
• Balances the pH level of your body
• Regulates the blood sugar level of your body
• Improves your respiratory health
• Prevents infection in your kidneys and urinary tract
• Relieves muscle cramps
• Aids in weight loss
• Detoxifies the body

Storage Tips

Fennel seed is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb derived from a shrub.

Dasht Fennel seeds act as stimulants and is calmative. It has a sweet and aromatic taste, similar to anise and licorice. They are good source of vitamin C. It adds a sweetening taste to the food and is used worldwide.

It has a slight licorice taste that is often enjoyed along with fish. It is a whole seed with an anise flavour in salads and soups, and it can also be used with vegetables and fruits. 

Fennel is a rich source of fibre, which helps you stay fuller for longer, further preventing you from cravings and overeating.

Fennel seeds are rich in fibre and may aid in weight loss and keep hunger pangs at bay. They work as diuretics and improve metabolism. Consuming fennel seeds powder daily with a balanced diet and workout helps you shed extra pounds quickly.

Taste and Aroma

Dasht Fennel seeds have aniseed flavour and a warm, sweet aroma

Nutritional Facts

Fennel seeds are mainly rich in 

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Antioxidants such as polyphenol 

Organic compounds like anethole

Minerals – Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Selenium, and Iron

Usage

• Fennel seeds adds a subtle fragrant sweetness to sausage, marinara sauce, homemade bread and cookies.
• In cooking, roasted fennel seeds are widely used to flavour all vegetable and meat dishes. 
• It flavours salads, soups, stews and fish curries. It is used in marinades to marinate fish and chicken.
• The taste of fennel enhances the flavour of seafood, beef, poultry, pork, vegetables, and salads.

Health Benefits of Fennel Seeds

• Combats bad breath

• Promotes lactation 

• Purifies blood 

• Improves skin appearance

• Improves digestive health 

• Improves eyesight

• Aids in weight loss

• Boosts hair growth

• Helps to regulate blood pressure

Storage Tips

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb from the parsley family that is used as a seasoning in traditional cuisine. It is traditionally added to curries, Mexican & Moroccan dishes, among many others. It is an essential part of many spice blends (garam masala or curry masala.

Dasht Roasted cumin powder, called Bhuna Zeera, is made by dry roasting cumin seeds and then grinding them to a fine powder. It is rich in antioxidants, calcium & magnesium. Dasht cumin powder blends well with the dish's base and becomes a part of the overall flavour and aroma. It is an essential part of spice blends such as garam masala and curry powder.

The spice is also delicious in rice dishes, stews, soups, loaves of bread, pickles, barbecue sauces, and chilli sauce. A teaspoon of this spice is all you need to improve the flavour of your everyday meals. Dasht Cumin Powder contains antioxidants that can helps prevent cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Taste and Aroma

Dasht Cumin Powder has a peppery and slightly bitter taste.

Usage

• Dasht Cumin Powder is used as a quick sprinkle in very tiny amounts on salads, soups, curries, and condiments.
• Dasht cumin powder is added to yogurt, which helps to reduce the acidity problem. 
• It stimulates the appetite and aids detoxification of the body. It also increases metabolism and can be used to treat boils.
• The powder also adds a delicious flavour to rice dishes, stews, soups, bread, pickles, barbecue sauces, and chilli sauce.
• Cumin powder's smoky flavour can be used in chocolatey recipes such as mousse, fudge, and cakes.

Health Benefits

• Soothes Skin
• Anti-inflammatory
• Treats Acne
• Prevents Signs of Aging
• Improves Digestion
• Prevents Diabetes
• Fights Common Cold
• Improves Immunity
• Energy Booster
• Aids in Weight Loss
• Relieves Asthma
• Regulates Blood Pressure
• Prevents Iron Deficiency

Storage Tips

Coriander, also known as dhania, is a herb related to parsley, carrots, and celery. In foods, coriander is used as a culinary spice.

Dasht Coriander Powder, made with fresh and aromatic coriander seeds, enhances cuisine's texture and lends it an irresistible aroma. Its mild aroma, which stimulates appetite, makes it a mainstay in many curries and gravies. This coriander powder goes well with cumin powder or garam masala and aromatics and spices like onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies in many traditional dishes. A teaspoon of Dasht Coriander Powder adds a delicate, delicious flavour to any dish without being overwhelming.

Dasht Coriander Powder is rich in powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and fights against free radicals that damage the skin. This powder may help lower your blood sugar, fight infections, and promote heart, brain, skin, and digestive health. Antifungal and antimicrobial properties of Dasht Coriander Powder used to treat eczema. It's a cleanser, disinfectant, and even a cure for black lips. 

Taste and Aroma

Coriander has a slightly sweet flavour.

Nutritional Facts

Coriander powder contains large amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is a good source of fibre and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese.

Usage

Coriander powder is versatile and may be used in a variety of cuisines.

• Coriander powder is a common ingredient in spice rubs, marinades, chilis, sauces, soups and curries and works well with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
• It is an essential ingredient of many curries and gravies as it has a mild aroma that instigates the appetite.
• Drinking coriander water in the morning can help improve digestion throughout the day and boost metabolism. Both these properties can help aid the weight loss process.
• Adding coriander powder to pancake and waffle mixes imparts a pleasing taste.

Health Benefits

• Fights Infections
• Promotes Digestion
• Rich in Powerful Antioxidants 
• Prevents Anemia
• Cures Skin Problems
• Lowers Risk of Heart Diseases
• Reduces Inflammation
• Reduces Blood Sugar Level
• Boosts Immune System
• Protects Brain Health

Storage Tips

Dasht Clove powder is generated from processing clove flower buds to powder. Cloves are used as whole or ground in many dishes such as rice, sauces etc. Clove is used in many cultures worldwide, from things like a meat to dessert. Sometimes Laung is taken separately after meal to freshen the breath.

Dasht Clove powder has a distinct sweet astringent and aromatic flavour and scent. Cloves powder is used in spice blends for meat rubs and marinades. It is also used to spice up curries, season meats, enrich sauces and even flavour spiced baked goods. Clove powder adds a rich flavour to your dishes and treats sore throats, toothaches, and obesity.

The antioxidant properties of clove powder balance blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and alleviates digestive discomfort. The germicidal properties of clove powder make it a very effective remedy for dental pain, toothache, sore gums and mouth ulcers. 

Taste and Aroma

 It has a strong, sweet and bitter aroma.

Nutritional Facts

Minerals in Dasht Clove Powder include potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. It also contains phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin A and K.

Usage

• Clove powder is used in the culinary to flavour hot drinks such as tea, cookies, loaves of bread, and cakes.
• Close is used in the cosmetics industry to make perfumes and soaps.
• Clove powder is best known in medicine for its use in toothpaste.
• Any garam masala would be incomplete without clove. Cloves powder is also used to flavour Biryani dishes and Pulao rice.
• Crushed or ground cloves are the best addition to desserts that require a warm, spicy flavour.

Health Benefits of Clove Powder

• Relieves Headaches
• Treats Eczema
• Alleviate Tooth Pain
• Heals Inflammation
• Powerful Antioxidant
• Improves Liver Health
• Regulates Blood Sugar Level 
• Reduces Stomach Ulcers
• Boosts Immune System
• Acts as a Cough Suppressant

Storage Tips

Ajwain is a plant that produces small, seed-like fruits similar to caraway and cumin. These seeds are also known as bishop's, an uncommon spice found in some regions of Asia. They're slightly green to brown in colour. They look similar to cumin seeds, but their flavor and aroma are closer to thyme. Ajwain seeds are commonly used in spice blends after being dry-roasted or ground.

Dasht Ajwain Powder is processed from the finest quality Ajwain Seeds. The taste of Ajwain is similar to that of thyme after chewing. Since ancient times, Ajwain powder has been used in cooking and medicinal purposes and is part of Middle Eastern, Indian and African cooking. Also, it adds authentic flavors, aromas, and textures to your food items. This powder also possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and may effectively treat peptic ulcers, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Taste and Aroma

Ajwain powder has a spicy, bitter taste similar to thyme.

Usage of Ajwain Powder

In Pakistani cuisine, Ajwain is often part of the tadka in a dish. Tadka, or tempering, is a cooking method in which oil or butter (most often ghee) is heated until very hot, and whole spices are added and fried, creating a chaunk. Ajwain powder is incorporated into lentil dishes or added as a final touch or garnish to a dish. Pickles, chicken, and fish, as well as other spices, are seasoned with ajwain powder. Snacks, biscuits, sauces, and soups are all flavored with it. It is also used to refresh the mouth.

Raw or cooked Ajwain can be served at the end of a meal contains lots of fat or starch; its sharpness is a great contrast to the richness of the ingredients. Ajwain is also used in bread & biscuit dough and then sprinkled over the top when baked.

Nutritional Facts of Ajwain Powder

Dasht Ajwain is incredibly nutritious rich in Fiber, Antioxidants, and other Vitamins and Minerals. It also comprises nutrients like calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, thiamine, iron, and niacin.

Health Benefits of Ajwain Powder

Apart from adding flavour to our dishes, ajwain has several health benefits 

• Helps in weight loss

• Maintains our digestive health

• Treats the common cold

• Suitable for ear and toothaches

• Reduce hair greying

• Relieves pain from arthritis

• Aids in the treatment of constipation

• Aids in the treatment of pain from kidney disorders. 

• Aids in the treatment of Asthma.

• During the menstrual period, it treats excessive bleeding.

• It aids in the cleansing of the uterus and stomach and the relief of irregular periods.

Storage Tips

Store in a cool, dark place where it will last for at least a year.