Nitra Mustard Seeds (Rai)
Shop Pantry EssentialsSize: 100 g
About this item
Tiny seeds that pop with flavour. Nitra Mustard Seeds, known as rai or kadugu, are small dark mustard seeds for tempering and pickling.
Why cooks choose it
Dropped into hot oil, mustard seeds crackle and turn nutty, the signal that a South Indian tadka is ready for curry leaves. They start sambar, poriyal and coconut chutney, and ground mustard gives pickles and Bengali kasundi their pungent bite.
What to cook with it
- Mustard-tempered vegetable poriyal
- Mustard-tempered curd rice
- Sambar and coconut chutney
- Mango pickle and kasundi
How to use
Heat oil until hot, add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and cover the pan briefly. When the popping slows, add urad dal, curry leaves and dried chilli.
Pack sizes
Available in 100 g, 200 g and 500 g packs.
Storage
Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.
Try it in our South Indian Mustard-Tempered Vegetable Poriyal recipe, or browse the full spice range. Order it on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.
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