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Adds depth and savory richness to beans, gravies, rice and vegetable dishes, and may be the key to duplicating that luscious depth of flavor you crave from your favorite Indian restaurant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 oz Jar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Spice Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46722700280026,"sku":"PASAF002","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7922\/3970\/files\/pure-asafoetida-afghan-seamless.jpg?v=1753386563"},{"product_id":"cumin-seeds-afghan-wild","title":"Cumin Seeds, Afghan Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and delicious wild cumin only grows in the Hindu Kush mountains and is hand-picked by Afghan foragers. The rocky, arid terrain causes this scrappy and undomesticated cumin to be small, compact, and bursting with warm, umami flavor. Beloved by local Afghan cooks, this is undoubtedly close to the cumin flavor that our Mediterranean ancestors fell so in love with thousands of years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Spice Company","offers":[{"title":"Jar (1 oz)","offer_id":39809312850082,"sku":"PCUWA003","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7922\/3970\/files\/pure-cumin-afghan-seamless.jpg?v=1708005142"},{"product_id":"garam-masala","title":"Garam Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're proud to bring you this family recipe in collaboration with our friend Suman Shah's Fork on a Road. This versatile spice blend is used across India and has as many variations as there are families in India. 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Each is an original recipe informed by historic, cultural, and culinary influences and elevated by high-quality ingredients and Curio’s creative touch. Artful and versatile, these blends often feature single-origin spices and bring exceptional flavor to both every-day and special-occasion cooking. 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Traditionally used in Chinese braises, stir-fries and soups, it's also super fun for grilled veggies and fruit (try sprinkling on peaches after grilling!) or in cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Spice Company","offers":[{"title":"Jar (1 oz)","offer_id":39809332248738,"sku":"BSICH003","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7922\/3970\/products\/curio-classic-sichuan-five-spice-seamless-2oz.jpg?v=1712093293"},{"product_id":"chaat-mela","title":"Chaat Mela","description":"\u003cp\u003eA festive version of chaat masala - \u003cem\u003emela\u003c\/em\u003e means 'carnival' in Hindi - created in collaboration with Suman Shah of Fork on a Road. Salty and fresh with an iconic funk, it's a celebration of flavor! 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