Aromatic whole spices that bring real flavour to Indian cooking - green cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cumin (jeera), star anise, bay leaves and mustard seeds. Handpicked, naturally processed and packed to keep their essential oils and aroma.
Whole spices keep their oils, aroma and heat much longer than powders. Valluvam whole spices are naturally sun-dried and packed without preservatives or artificial colour, so you can roast and grind them fresh for the best flavour.
| Spice | Tamil name | Use it in |
|---|---|---|
| Cardamom | Elakkai | Tea, payasam, biryani |
| Black pepper | Milagu | Rasam, pongal, kashayam |
| Cloves | Lavangam | Biryani, masala, tea |
| Cinnamon sticks | Pattai | Biryani, kurma, desserts |
| Star anise | Annachi poo | Biryani, non-veg gravies |
| Bay leaves | Biryani ilai | Pulao, kurma, dals |
| Jeera (cumin) | Seeragam | Tempering, jeera rice |
| Methi (fenugreek) | Vendhayam | Idli batter, kuzhambu |
| Fennel | Sombu | Mouth freshener, tea, masala |
| Mustard | Kadugu | Tempering, pickles |
Keep spices in airtight jars in a dark cupboard, away from the stove and sunlight, and always use a dry spoon.
Cardamom (elaichi / elakkai), black pepper (milagu), cloves (lavangam), cinnamon (pattai), star anise (annachi poo), bay leaves (biryani ilai), jeera (seeragam), methi (vendhayam), fennel (sombu) and mustard seeds (kadugu).
Yes - our whole spices are naturally sun-dried and packed without preservatives or artificial colour.
Order Valluvam whole spices online here - delivered in Chennai and across India.
Whole spices stay fresher and more aromatic for much longer. Grind small amounts just before cooking.
Use airtight jars away from heat, light and moisture, and a dry spoon each time.