EnjoyAs a snack, lightly roasted with a pinch of salt, or blended into rich curries and kheer.

StoreIn an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.

EnjoySoaked overnight and peeled in the morning, or sliced over desserts and breakfast bowls.

StoreAirtight, away from heat and sunlight.

EnjoyStraight from the jar, in pulao and sheera, or soaked and added to oats.

StoreAirtight; refrigerate in humid weather.

EnjoyA light, crunchy snack. If it softens, dry-roast for 2–3 minutes in a pan to bring back the crunch.

StoreClose the jar tightly after every use.

EnjoyCrush a pod just before using, in chai, kheer, biryani or sweets, for the freshest aroma.

StoreKeep whole pods airtight; they hold their aroma for months.

EnjoySoak a few strands in warm milk for 10 minutes, then add to kheer, biryani or a glass of milk.

StoreIn its vial, away from light and moisture.

EnjoyAdd a stick to chai, pulao or warm milk, or grind fresh over desserts.

StoreAirtight, in a cool, dry place.

EnjoyGrind just before brewing for the best flavour, in a French press, filter or moka pot.

StoreAirtight and away from light; avoid the fridge.

EnjoyWhisk into hot milk, or add to smoothies, cakes and brownies.

StoreAirtight and dry; keep the spoon dry.

EnjoyStir a spoonful into dal, soups, smoothies or chapati dough.

StoreAirtight, away from light.

EnjoySoak in water or milk for 15–20 minutes until they swell, then add to drinks, puddings or breakfast bowls.

StoreAirtight, in a cool, dry place.