Retail – E.E. FENNEL SEEDS (SAUNF) 800 g

Description

E.E. Fennel Seeds (Saunf) 800g: a large pack of aromatic whole seeds for cooking and freshening.

Fennel seeds, called saunf in South Asian kitchens, are the whole dried seeds of the fennel plant, carrying a mild sweet aniseed flavour. This is a single large 800g retail pack from East End Foods, enough to last a busy household or a small kitchen through plenty of cooking and serving. The seeds are used whole for tempering, ground for spice mixes, or offered plain as a mouth freshener.

Key Features

• Whole fennel seeds with a natural sweet aniseed aroma
• Large 800g pack offers good value for frequent use
• Works as a cooking spice and as a traditional after dinner mouth freshener
• A core ingredient in panch phoron and many curry spice blends
• From East End Foods, a trusted South Asian grocery brand

Cooking and Uses: Toast the seeds briefly to release their aroma, then add to tempered oil for dals and vegetable dishes. Grind into garam masala or curry blends, scatter over breads, or steep for a soothing fennel tea. Many people chew a small pinch after a meal to freshen the palate.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack or transfer to an airtight container to protect the aroma.

A: Saunf is the Hindi and Urdu name for fennel seeds, used in cooking and as a mouth freshener. Q: Are these whole or ground seeds? A: These are whole fennel seeds, so you can use them as they are or grind them yourself. Q: Who makes it? A: East End Foods, a Birmingham based South Asian food company. Q: How should I get the most flavour from them? A: Lightly toasting the seeds in a dry pan brings out their sweet, warm aroma before you cook with them.

About the brand: East End Foods was founded in Birmingham in 1972 and has become a familiar name in British South Asian cooking, supplying spices, flours, pulses and store cupboard staples to homes and caterers across the UK.