Diaspora Co. Spices Surya Salt

Pink Pahadi Garlic is sourced for us by Tons Trails — a community enterprise dedicated to bringing high-value economic engagement to 37 Himalayan villages. It is grown alongside rajma beans, apples, and lots of happy grazing goats!

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Grown in the historic, rain-fed, sugarcane-growing Daund region, our jaggery is grown and processed by Kantilal Randive, a well-known soil health expert. Our sugarcane is intercropped with dhaincha (sesbania bispinosa), chickpeas, and wheat for soil health. Its juice is clarified using traditional methods — incorporating wild okra to remove the impurities — for a clean, nutty jaggery powder! Use the jaggery to sweeten your cups of chai and haldi doodh, and for other drinks, baked goods, and more!

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Grown by our beloved Kasaraneni family amidst marigolds, bananas, and black rice on their 3rd generation farm. Whilst Mr. Prabhu Kasaraneni’s family has been farming for three generations, he is a self-taught organic farmer who began growing heirloom Pragati turmeric in 2015, with assistance from the Indian Institute of Spice Research. This is the spice Sana started the company with! In search of an heirloom turmeric that was regeneratively grown as well as delicious, she was recommended to Mr. Prahbu Kasareneni by the Indian Institute of Spice Research.

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The spices in our very first masala are the result of four years of sourcing across 40 small, regenerative family farms throughout India and Sri Lanka. In this masala, you'll encounter Iniya Cardamom from Tamil Nadu; Aranya Pepper from Kerala; Makhir Ginger from Meghalaya; Lucknowi Fennel from Uttar Pradesh; and Kandyan Cloves and Peni Miris Cinnamon from Kandy, Sri Lanka. It's the result of over a million WhatsApp messages and voice notes, over 20 sourcing visits, and thousands of humans’ dedication across three continents all blended and poured into our dreamiest, spiciest cup of chai.

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Grown on the Sakariya family farm amidst custard apples, guavas, and heirloom wheat, our Nandini coriander is named after the Sakariya family's beloved cow, the undisputed matriarch of their regenerative farm. It's a variety that Dharmesh, a third generation farmer and natural farming expert has keenly developed for its incredible fragrance and vibrant coloring.

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This Kalahari Desert Salt has been selected by our master salt merchants, who for four generations have been making and sourcing exceptional slats and…

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Grown by Raqib Mushtaq on his family's 3.75 acre farm in the historic saffron district of Pampore, where they have been growing saffron for as far back as his grandparents can remember. Brought to the Valley by Persian traders in the 12th century AD, Kashmiri saffron's reputation as being the pinnacle of flavor and aroma precedes it. One whiff of Raqib's harvest and I knew it was all true!

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Grown in accordance to the principles of zero budget natural farming on the Narne family farm in the historic chili growing region of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Brothers Hanumantharao and Satyanarayana Rao make us believe in the future of sustainable agriculture in India, as our elders, and teachers. Ingredients: 87% ground Sannam chillies, 5% Sesame oil, 8% Salt - Read The Diaspora Chilli Primer that our recipe editor Asha put together for more information about the differences between all of our chillies and ideas for how to use them!

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The Vishnoi family has been farming cumin organically for the last five years in the district of Jodhpur. Our Jodhana Cumin is grown alongside groundnuts, wheat, and fenugreek, and farmed using vermicomposting, natural pest repellent, and fermented fertilizers. Mangilal Vishnoi's dream is to build a resource center to provide bio inputs to other farmers and help grow the regenerative movement!

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Grown and foraged for us by our friends at Eko Land, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka! This very special cinnamon is a freshly ground blend, developed just for us. It's equal parts "Peni" or sweet, honey-tasting chips from younger trees, and then "Miris" or extra spicy chips from wild old-growth trees.

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Sourced from 40 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, our Tandoori Masala includes 16 single-origin, freshly-harvested spices for a perfect balance of spicy, sour, sweet, earthy, and umami flavors. Featuring turmeric, cumin, and coriander for earthiness; salt, garlic, and ginger for a wide, flavorful base; Byadgi Chillies for a dynamic kick and added aroma and brightness; amchur for tartness; black cardamom and Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies for smokiness; jaggery for sweetness; and cinnamon, green cardamom, fenugreek leaves, and saffron for richness.

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Grown by our beloved Kasaraneni family amidst marigolds, bananas, and black rice on their 3rd generation farm. Whilst Mr. Prabhu Kasaraneni’s family has been farming for three generations, he is a self-taught organic farmer who began growing heirloom Pragati turmeric in 2015, with assistance from the Indian Institute of Spice Research. This is the spice Sana started the company with! In search of an heirloom turmeric that was regeneratively grown as well as delicious, she was recommended to Mr. Prahbu Kasareneni by the Indian Institute of Spice Research.

by Diaspora Co · California

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by Diaspora Co · California

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Proudly made in collaboration with Work + Shelter & Aleesha Nandhra - this tote was over a year in the making, and we're so, so proud to finally share our labor of love with all of you! Made with 100% organic cotton with a zippered inner pouch for valuables, two roomy & sturdy compartments, poplin lining throughout, and extra long straps - it was truly built to last, and go everywhere with you.

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Biryani is a celebration of aromatic, spice-laden rice cooked with hearty, marinated fillings. Every region of South Asia boasts their take on biryani as being the best there is. Without taking sides, we're proud to have created a blend that makes a damn good platter of biryani on its own, or acts as a deeply flavorful base for you to make a specific regional variation with! A perfect balance of spicy, salty, warming, earthy, and umami flavors, our masala is at once decadent and simple, distinct and customizable.

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Proudly grown by a cooperative of farmers in Sirārakhong and sourced for us by our friends Zeinorin & Alan of Hillwild. Legend has it that the villagers' ancestors found these exquisitely long, vibrant chillies growing in the wild on a hunting trip that they then brought home and have made a part of their daily cuisine ever since. Many nearby villages have tried to grow the Sirārakhong Hāthei chillies, but something about the terroir of Sirarakhong produces the very best of the best!

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This black tea is organically farmed on Chota Tingrai, an estate in the Tinsukia region of Assam that is one of the first tea estates to be owned and operated by an Indian family in independent India. S ituated in the fertile valley of Brahmaputra, a major river that connects India, Tibet and Bangladesh, the Chota Tingrai estate has found great success in organic tea management and focuses on improving soil fertility. CTC tea — named after a processing method known as crush, tear, curl — yields a stiff, medium-strength cup that holds up beautifully to milk and spices.

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Derived from the Hindi word “chaatna,” which means to lick, and quintessential to the street food genre of the same name, our mouth-puckering blend is meant to be relished. Our 12 single-origin, freshly-harvested spices create a perfect balance of salty, sour, and umami flavors. Sprinkle yours on top of cut fruit, use it to rim a cocktail glass, stir it into your yogurt or seltzer, or add it to your favorite sweet and savory snacks! Sourced from 30 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this jar have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency.

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Every year, we commission a holiday card from a South Asian artist that we love. This year, it's from the amazing Mathesari Janarthanan ! All proceeds from the card goes towards our farm healthcare program that makes sure all the laborers on our partner farms have access to healthcare! Here's her artist statement about the process and context behind the card: I am an Illustrator & Designer based in San Diego, CA. I am originally from Chennai, India where I completed by Bachelors in Visual Communication.

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How it Works: Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees. Each of these gift card titles is meant to cover the approximate cost of the mentioned items. The cost of 3, 6, 9, and 12 packs varies by spices, and is not exact.

by Diaspora Co · California

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Pink Pahadi Garlic is sourced for us by Tons Trails — a community enterprise dedicated to bringing high-value economic engagement to 37 Himalayan villages. It is grown alongside rajma beans, apples, and lots of happy grazing goats!

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