Kumaon, Uttarakhand  ·  Est. 2026

From Foothills
to Your
Kitchen

Pure. Unblended. Mountain-grown.

Directly from small family farms in the Kumaon Himalayas — spices, masalas, and pulses grown the way they have been for centuries.

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Our Collection

Grown in the Kumaon foothills — tasted in every meal.

Spices & Masalas
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Turmeric
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹155₹118
100g
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Ginger
Almora, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹170₹129
100g
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Red Mirch
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹198₹150
100g
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Hara Namak
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹237₹180
200g
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ABC
Amla · Beetroot · Carrot
Kumaon Blend
MRP ₹263₹200
100g
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Onion Masala
Uttarakhand
MRP ₹145₹110
100g
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Garlic Masala
Uttarakhand
MRP ₹171₹130
100g
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Turmeric
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹155₹11824% OFF100g

About

Cold-ground haldi from mountain farms of Kumaon — deep golden, intensely aromatic, and rich in curcumin. Never blended with starch or fillers.

Health Benefits

  • Rich in curcumin — a potent anti-inflammatory compound
  • Supports liver detoxification and gut health
  • Powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals
  • Traditional Ayurvedic remedy for joint pain and swelling
  • Boosts immunity when taken with black pepper and warm milk
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Spices & Masalas
Ginger
Almora, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹170₹12924% OFF100g

About

Pahadi adrak from Almora — more pungent and aromatic than plains ginger due to slower growth at elevation. Cold-dried and ground with no additives.

Health Benefits

  • Potent digestive aid — relieves bloating and nausea
  • Contains gingerol — bioactive compound with anti-inflammatory properties
  • Traditional remedy for cold, cough, and sore throat
  • Supports healthy circulation and warmth in the body
  • Helps reduce blood sugar levels and improves heart health
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Spices & Masalas
Red Mirch
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹198₹15024% OFF100g

About

Pahadi lal mirch from Pithoragarh — vibrant deep red with bold heat that builds slowly. Stone-ground to preserve natural capsaicin oils and colour.

Health Benefits

  • Capsaicin boosts metabolism and supports weight management
  • High in Vitamin C — a teaspoon meets 10% of daily needs
  • Supports cardiovascular health by improving circulation
  • Natural pain reliever internally and topically
  • Antioxidant-rich — reduces oxidative stress in cells
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Hara Namak
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹237₹18024% OFF200g

About

A rare, mineral-rich naturally-occurring salt unique to the Kumaon hills. Its distinctive green tint comes from trace minerals including magnesium and copper. Prized in traditional Kumaoni cooking for centuries.

Health Benefits

  • Contains trace minerals — magnesium, iron, copper, and potassium
  • Lower sodium content than refined table salt
  • Supports electrolyte balance and hydration
  • Traditional use in Kumaoni cuisine for digestion
  • Free from anti-caking agents and bleaching chemicals
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ABC
Kumaon Blend
MRP ₹263₹20024% OFF100g

What’s Inside

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)BeetrootCarrot

About

A potent Ayurvedic blend of three superfoods — cold-dried and ground together into an easy-to-use morning supplement.

Health Benefits

  • Amla — richest natural source of Vitamin C
  • Beetroot — nitrates improve blood flow and endurance
  • Carrot — beta-carotene for eye health and immunity
  • Antioxidant-rich — protects against chronic disease
  • Supports liver detox, digestion, and radiant skin
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Onion Masala
Uttarakhand
MRP ₹145₹11024% OFF100g

About

Slow-dried and cold-ground Pahadi onions — richer and more complex than commercial dried onion.

Health Benefits

  • Contains quercetin — powerful flavonoid antioxidant
  • Sulfur compounds support liver health and detoxification
  • Prebiotic fiber supports healthy gut microbiome
  • Supports cardiovascular health and regulates blood sugar
  • Traditional remedy for cold and flu in Ayurvedic medicine
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Garlic Masala
Uttarakhand
MRP ₹171₹13024% OFF100g

About

Pahadi lehsun — mountain garlic cloves with more allicin than plains varieties, slowly dried and cold-ground.

Health Benefits

  • Allicin — powerful antimicrobial and antiviral agent
  • Clinically studied for reducing LDL cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Supports immune function — prevents seasonal illness
  • Strong anti-inflammatory properties with regular use
  • Promotes healthy gut flora and aids digestion
Pulses & Grains
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Baadi
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹237₹180
250g
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Bhaat
Nainital, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹210₹160
500g
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Rajma
Almora, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹263₹200
500g
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Gehad
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹184₹140
500g
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Pulses & Grains
Baadi
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹237₹18024% OFF250g

About

Traditional Kumaoni sun-dried urad dal dumplings — fermented batter dried in mountain air. A cornerstone of Kumaoni cuisine.

Health Benefits

  • High in plant protein — excellent for vegetarians
  • Rich in calcium and iron — prevents anaemia
  • Fermentation improves digestibility and supports gut flora
  • Complex carbohydrates provide sustained energy
  • Traditional winter food that generates internal warmth
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Bhaat
Nainital, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹210₹16024% OFF500g

About

Pahadi rice — a heritage variety from the terraced fields of Nainital. Smaller grained, intensely nutty. The staple grain of Kumaon.

Health Benefits

  • Lower glycaemic index than commercial white rice
  • Naturally fragrant with no artificial processing
  • Rich in B vitamins for energy metabolism
  • High-altitude cultivation means minimal pesticide use
  • Complex carbohydrates support sustained energy
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Rajma
Almora, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹263₹20024% OFF500g

About

Almora rajma — India’s most prized kidney bean. Grown on the cool terraced slopes of Almora. Smaller, creamier, more flavourful than the plains variety.

Health Benefits

  • Exceptional source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber
  • Rich in iron, folate, and potassium
  • High fiber content regulates blood sugar
  • Supports heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol
  • Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure
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Gehad
Kumaon Hills, Uttarakhand
MRP ₹184₹14024% OFF500g

About

Gehad (Horse Gram) — a protein-dense mountain pulse. Deep earthy flavour, revered as a medicinal food in Uttarakhand.

Health Benefits

  • Highest protein content among all lentils and pulses
  • Clinically studied for dissolving kidney stones
  • Supports weight management — high satiety, low calories
  • Anti-diabetic — significantly lowers blood sugar response
  • Warming food — generates internal heat for cold winters
Our Story

Rooted in the
Kumaon Hills

Our founders grew up watching their grandmothers crush spices on stone — spices that smelled alive, vivid, impossibly rich. When they moved to the city, nothing from the market came close. So they went back.

Deep into the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, where farmers still grow turmeric by hand and rajma climbs the mountain terraces, they built direct relationships with over 30 families.

This is not a supply chain. It is a community.

Farmers harvesting in Kumaon

Voices from Our Customers

Real kitchens. Real flavour.

Finally, a turmeric that smells like turmeric should.

Priya S.
Delhi

The Kumaon Rajma changed how I cook dal. Already on my third bag.

Arjun M.
Bengaluru

Hara Namak is unlike anything I had before — subtle, mineral, alive.

Ritu K.
Mumbai

Ordered the Garlic Masala on a whim. Cannot cook without it now.

Sanjay T.
Pune

Beautiful packaging and the flavour delivery is even better.

Meera V.
Hyderabad

Bhaat rice is so fragrant. My grandmother says it reminds her of home.

Kavita R.
Jaipur

From the Kitchen

Recipes from the Kumaon hills — click any card to read the full recipe.

Spices · Traditional
Spices · Traditional
Aloo Ke Gutke with Hara Namak

The most beloved Kumaoni roadside snack — crispy potatoes with jakhiya seeds and our green salt.

Pulses · Classic
Pulses · Classic
Kumaoni Rajma — The Mountain Dal

Slow-cooked Almora kidney beans with mountain spices — the way it’s been made for generations.

Masalas · Wellness
Masalas · Wellness
Golden Milk with Kumaon Turmeric

A warming anti-inflammatory Haldi Doodh — ready in 5 minutes.

Masalas · Morning Ritual
Masalas · Morning Ritual
ABC Morning Boost Drink

Amla, Beetroot and Carrot — the Ayurvedic trinity. Ready in 2 minutes.

Pulses · Healing
Pulses · Healing
Gehad Shorba — Horse Gram Soup

A thick, warming mountain soup used for centuries to dissolve kidney stones.

Spices · Daily
Spices · Daily
Pahadi Adrak Chai

A robust mountain ginger tea using cold-dried pahadi adrak — far more potent than market ginger.

Spices · Traditional
Spices · Traditional
Aloo Ke Gutke with Hara Namak

Aloo Ke Gutke is the soul food of Uttarakhand — found at every mountain dhaba and chai stall. “Gutke” means chunks in Kumaoni. Always pahadi potatoes, always mustard oil, always bold spices.

20 minsTime
2–3Serves
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Ingredients

  • 300g Pahadi potatoes
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • ½ tsp cumin + ½ tsp jakhiya seeds
  • 2 dry red chillies, broken
  • ½ tsp Kumaon Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red Mirch
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp Hara Namak
  • Fresh coriander and lime

Health Benefits

Uses Turmeric (anti-inflammatory curcumin), mustard oil (heart-healthy fats), and Hara Namak (trace minerals). Jakhiya seeds are unique to the Himalayas — known for digestive benefits in traditional Pahadi medicine.

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Method

  1. 1Boil potatoes until just cooked. Cool, peel, cut into thick chunks.
  2. 2Heat mustard oil in a heavy iron kadhai until smoking.
  3. 3Reduce flame. Add cumin seeds and jakhiya — let them crackle.
  4. 4Add broken red chillies and sizzle 15 seconds.
  5. 5Mix turmeric, red mirch, and coriander with 2 tbsp water into a paste. Add to pan, stir 1 minute.
  6. 6Add potato chunks. Toss gently to coat — do not break them.
  7. 7Cook on medium-low for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
  8. 8Finish with Hara Namak, fresh coriander, and lime. Serve immediately.
Pulses · Classic
Pulses · Classic
Kumaoni Rajma — The Mountain Dal

Simpler and earthier than the north Indian gravy you know. No onion. No tomato. Just Almora beans, pure spices, and patience.

60 minsTime
4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 250g Almora Rajma, soaked overnight
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp cumin + ½ tsp asafoetida
  • 1 tsp Kumaon Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red Mirch + 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp Garlic Masala
  • Hara Namak to taste
  • 2–3 whole dry red chillies
  • Fresh coriander to garnish

Health Benefits

Almora Rajma provides complete plant protein. One serving delivers over 15g protein and 8g dietary fibre. Combined with Turmeric and Garlic Masala, it is a deeply nourishing, anti-inflammatory meal.

RajmaTurmericRed MirchGarlic MasalaHara Namak

Method

  1. 1Drain soaked rajma. Pressure cook with 3 cups water for 4–5 whistles.
  2. 2Reserve the cooking water — base of your dal.
  3. 3Heat mustard oil until smoking. Add red chillies, then cumin seeds.
  4. 4Add asafoetida, then Garlic Masala. Cook 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add turmeric, red mirch, coriander. Stir with a splash of water.
  6. 6Add boiled rajma with all its water. Mix well.
  7. 7Mash a third of the beans to thicken naturally.
  8. 8Simmer 15–20 minutes. Season with Hara Namak. Serve with Bhaat.
Masalas · Wellness
Masalas · Wellness
Golden Milk with Kumaon Turmeric

Haldi Doodh has been consumed in Indian households for centuries. The secret is turmeric quality. Kumaon Turmeric, cold-ground at high altitude, makes an incomparably vivid cup.

5 minsTime
1Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat milk (or oat milk)
  • 1 tsp Kumaon Turmeric
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of Kumaon Ginger
  • 1 tsp raw honey or jaggery
  • Optional: cardamom, cinnamon

Health Benefits

Black pepper increases curcumin bioavailability by 2000%. Regular consumption supports joint health, brain function, and acts as a powerful antioxidant. Drink before bed for best results.

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Method

  1. 1Warm milk in a saucepan on medium flame — do not boil.
  2. 2Add turmeric and ginger. Whisk well to prevent lumps.
  3. 3Add black pepper — essential for curcumin activation.
  4. 4Simmer 2–3 minutes on low flame while stirring.
  5. 5Remove from heat. Sweeten with honey or jaggery.
  6. 6Drink warm before bed or first thing in the morning.
Masalas · Morning Ritual
Masalas · Morning Ritual
ABC Morning Boost Drink

Our cold-dried ABC is the most convenient form — no juicer, no prep, full benefits. Best taken on an empty stomach every morning.

2 minsTime
1Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 heaped tsp ABC
  • 200ml warm water or coconut water
  • Optional: ½ tsp raw honey
  • Optional: squeeze of lime
  • Optional: pinch of black salt

Health Benefits

Amla contains 20x more Vitamin C than oranges. Beetroot converts to nitric oxide — improving blood vessel dilation and oxygen delivery. Carrot’s beta-carotene is essential for immune response and skin repair.

ABC

Method

  1. 1Add 1 heaped teaspoon of ABC to a glass.
  2. 2Add warm (not boiling) water or coconut water.
  3. 3Stir well until fully dissolved — about 30 seconds.
  4. 4Add honey and lime if using.
  5. 5Drink on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
  6. 6Wait 20 minutes before breakfast for full absorption.
Pulses · Healing
Pulses · Healing
Gehad Shorba — Horse Gram Soup

Gehad ki Dal is the most revered medicinal food in Kumaon. Consumed during winters and as a tonic, this thick shorba is both delicious and deeply therapeutic.

45 minsTime
3–4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 200g Gehad, soaked 8 hours
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp cumin + 2 dry red chillies
  • 1 tsp Garlic Masala
  • 1 tsp Kumaon Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red Mirch
  • Hara Namak to taste
  • Fresh coriander and lime

Health Benefits

Horse Gram has the highest protein of any legume. Clinically studied for dissolving kidney stones. Significantly lowers postprandial blood sugar. Ideal for diabetics and cold mountain winters.

GehadTurmericRed MirchGarlic MasalaHara Namak

Method

  1. 1Drain soaked Gehad. Pressure cook with 4 cups water for 6–7 whistles.
  2. 2Heat mustard oil until smoking in a heavy pan.
  3. 3Add cumin seeds and dry red chillies — let them crackle.
  4. 4Add Garlic Masala. Cook 1 minute until golden.
  5. 5Add turmeric and red mirch. Stir 30 seconds.
  6. 6Pour cooked Gehad with all its water. Stir well.
  7. 7Simmer 15 minutes, mashing some dal to thicken.
  8. 8Season with Hara Namak. Finish with lime and coriander.
Spices · Daily
Spices · Daily
Pahadi Adrak Chai

In the mountains of Kumaon, chai is not a beverage — it is a ritual. Our cold-dried Ginger from Almora is two to three times more pungent than market ginger.

10 minsTime
2Serves
1Our Products

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup full-fat milk
  • 1 tsp Kumaon Ginger (½ tsp to start)
  • 2 tsp strong black tea leaves
  • 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • Jaggery or sugar to taste

Health Benefits

Pahadi Ginger contains higher concentrations of gingerol than plains ginger. These reduce nausea, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support circulation. A traditional remedy for cold and flu.

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Method

  1. 1Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
  2. 2Add ginger and crushed cardamom. Boil 3–4 minutes.
  3. 3Add tea leaves. Stir and simmer 1 more minute.
  4. 4Pour in milk. Let it come back to a gentle boil.
  5. 5Reduce flame and simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  6. 6Strain into cups. Add jaggery or sugar. Serve immediately.

Questions & Answers

Everything you wanted to know about our products.

Primarily the Kumaon division — Almora, Nainital, Champawat, and Pithoragarh districts. Each product page lists the specific village and farm.
A mineral-rich, naturally occurring salt found in specific pockets of the Kumaon hills. Its subtle green hue comes from trace minerals including magnesium and copper. Prized in traditional Kumaoni cooking for centuries.
Gehad (Horse Gram) is a high-protein mountain pulse with the highest protein content of any legume. Clinically studied for dissolving kidney stones. Deep, earthy flavour.
Baadi is a traditional Kumaoni preparation — sun-dried urad dal dumplings. Used in curries, sabzis, and soups. Intense flavour and long shelf life.
ABC stands for Amla (Indian Gooseberry), Beetroot, and Carrot — three superfoods cold-dried and blended together. Amla provides Vitamin C, Beetroot provides nitrates for energy, and Carrot provides beta-carotene for eye health.
Yes — we ship to all 28 states. Orders above ₹499 ship free. Delivery takes 3–5 days for metros, 5–8 days for Tier 2 cities.
Conventional grinding generates heat up to 80°C, destroying volatile aromatic oils. Cold grinding stays below 30°C, preserving every flavour compound intact.
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