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Each week we pick five new things we absolutely love. Some of these are practical. Some are delightful. Most sit somewhere in between. What they all have in common is that they’re not obvious, and that’s exactly why we love them. At least one of them will make you think: I didn’t even know this existed… but now I want it.
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5 chili-heavy condiments that showcase the many ways India does heat—sweet, tangy, fermented, smoky, salty, and seriously spicy. This one's for the chili lovers!
A bold, fiery, layered combination of king chillies and fermented miso to stir into ramen, add to stir-fries, or mix into butter. PSA: It's intense, so consume cautiously. A small amount goes a long way!
Price: Rs. 550
2) Kandhari and Kokum Hot Sauce
A proudly South Indian kanthari chilli and kokum hot sauce that is crafted in small batches by an all-women team in Pondicherry. This is a fiery love letter to the Malabar and Konkan coasts—pairing the sharp sting of bird's eye chillies with tart kokum, cloves and fennel.
Price: Rs. 300
A fiery seasoning from the spice heartland of Guntur, made with Guntur chillies and roasted garlic. Traditionally sprinkled over bajji fritters or mixed with plain rice as belulli kaaram, we love how this blend can transform the simplest meal into a feast.
Price: Rs. 290
A bright, punchy hot sauce featuring white kanthari chillies that swaps vinegar for salty brined capers and tingling fresh green peppercorns.
Price: Rs. 277
While the Bhoot Jolokia Hot Sauce might be their spiciest offering (out-of-stock on their site at the time of writing), we think this Sriracha from Urban Platter is a great pick for anyone looking for a straightforward, sweet-and-tangy hot sauce to drizzle over morning eggs, rescue uninspiring leftovers, or use as a quick dipping sauce for a late-night snack of momos.
Price: Rs. 280
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