Ingredients

The preparation of every great dish begins with carefully chosen spices, rice, flour and pulses to define its taste and presentation. These components are called ingredients, which reflect how each element of the food contributes to the final creation. The selection of the right ingredient assists you in making delicious and zesty food. Because of that, many recipes' primary highlight is their main ingredient.

At Gayatri Store, we focus on offering you carefully selected ingredients that are useful in creating authentic and flavorful meals.

Why to Buy Ingredients from Gayatri Stores?

At Gayatri Store, we assist you in getting consistent cooking results by ensuring the reliability and quality of our products. Our products have been created to cater to your everyday and speciality cooking requirements. Some of the crucial factors that make us unique across the UK marketplace include:

• Quality Assurance: We focus on sourcing products that meet clear standards of controlled processing, purity and freshness of each ingredient.
• Seasonal Discounts: We give you up to 15% off when you buy ingredients online for the first time from us, along with our wide range of products.
• Consistent Delivery: We have a robust and extensive shipping network all over the UK and Northern Ireland. Once we dispatch your order, you will be notified with the tracking details.

Types of Ingredients Available at Gayatri Store

We at Gayatri Store provide various categories of ingredients that not only support daily cooking but also help in the preparation of special dishes. Here are our top ranges of ingredients we provide across the UK.

Dals & Beans

Dals and Beans are the main sources of plant-based proteins and dietary fibre. They are used in the preparation of everyday meals like dals, curries, soups, and stews. Some of our ranges of dal and beans include toor dal, chana dal, urad dal, red masoor dal, chick peas, red kidney beans, etc.

Dry Fruits & Nuts

Dry fruits and nuts enrich dishes with their delicious flavours and tempting aroma. Besides, they provide a perfect balance of nutrients and are a great source of fibre. Some of the commonly available dry fruits & nuts at Gayatri Store include almonds, cashew nuts, golden raisins, pistachio and sesame seeds.

Flours

Flours are the main ingredients in the preparation of breads, batters, and dough-based dishes. Some of our ranges of flour include whole wheat flour, gram flour, millet flour and rice flour

Ghee & Oils

Ghee & Oils are critical for heat transfer, flavour release and overall cooking performance. They are used in cooking processes such as tempering, deep frying and sautéing, which are essential in preparing curries, snacks and sweets. Our listing of Ghee & Oils includes cow ghee, sunflower oil, mustard oil, sesame oil and coconut oil.

Ground Spices

Ground spices provide uniform flavour distribution and consistent seasoning in recipes. They are widely used in curries, marinades and dry preparations. We at Gayatri Store have hing powder, amchoor powder, chilli powder, garam masala, curry powder, etc.

Jaggery, Salt & Sugar

Jaggery, Salt & Sugar balance taste by adding sweetness, enhancing flavour and supporting preservation. They are used across desserts, beverages and savoury dishes. In terms of these sweet and salty ingredients, we have packaged sugar, jaggery, pink salt and black salt. etc.

Rice

Rice serves as a staple carbohydrate source and forms the base of many complete meals. It is widely used as a base for meals served with curries, dals and vegetables. Our categories of rice include basmati rice, pudding rice, idli rice and masoori rice.

Whole Spices

Whole spices deliver a strong aroma and layered flavour when used in tempering or slow cooking. Whole spices are often used for cooking in dishes like curries, rice, beverages and spice blends. At Gayatri Store, we have mustard seeds, garam masala, black pepper, green cardamom, coriander seeds, etc.

How To Choose Quality Ingredients?

The right ingredient supports better nutrition for each recipe. To buy ingredients in the most feasible ways, here are a few practical factors you should consider before making the purchase:

• Add the essential staples: First, add the essential staples such as rice, dals, flour, oil, etc., so that you have the main ingredients to make the dish.
• Select the correct pack size: Match the ingredients' pack size as per your requirements.
• Check spice format for use: Whole species are ideal for slow infusion, while ground spices are good for quick cooking.
• Check recipe compatibility: Before adding any of the ingredients to the cart, it is important to check whether the ingredient is required as per the recipe.

Storage Tips For Different Ingredients

Appropriate storage of the ingredients helps in preserving their freshness and taste. To store these items in fresh condition, follow the simple storage instructions below:

• The ingredient items should be kept in airtight containers and placed in a cool, dry place.
• Spices should be kept in closed jars, as it helps in preserving their aroma.
• Nuts as well as seeds should be refrigerated to retain the natural taste of the ingredients.
• Oils and ghee should be kept closed and away from direct sunlight to retain the taste of the oil for a long time.