Rajah Whole Black Mustard Seeds 100g

Master the art of the tadka with Rajah Whole Black Mustard Seeds 100g — a fundamental whole spice in South Indian, Sri Lankan, and South Asian cooking. These tiny, pungent seeds are the essential first step in countless dishes — when dropped into hot oil they pop and crackle, releasing a nutty, earthy aroma that forms the flavour foundation of dals, curries, chutneys, and vegetable dishes.

• Whole black mustard seeds — an essential spice for South Indian and South Asian cooking
• Nutty, earthy, and pungent flavour that blooms beautifully when tempered in hot oil
• The classic starting point for a South Indian tadka (tempering) alongside curry leaves and dried chillies
• Essential for sambar, rasam, dal tadka, and South Indian vegetable dishes
• Also used in pickles, chutneys, and spice blends
• Great for Bengali panch phoron and other whole spice blends
• From Rajah — a trusted spice brand beloved across the UK
• 100g pack — ideal for everyday home cooking
• No artificial colours or preservatives
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

How to use: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to pop and splutter — this takes just 30–60 seconds. Immediately add curry leaves, dried chillies, and other aromatics to build your tadka. Pour over cooked dal, sambar, or vegetables to finish the dish.