What makes your favourite dish taste tempting?
Well, any scrumptious dish that satiates your taste buds is a perfect fusion of aroma, visually appealing presentation, texture and of course the quality of essential cooking ingredients being used to prepare the dish.
If you’re all set to unleash your culinary skills like never before, Local Sparrow’s handpicked selection of clean and essential cooking ingredients is here to elevate your cooking experience. We believe in going the extra mile to bring you the highest quality products that are 100% natural, super fresh, free from artificial additives and preservatives, binders or colours.
By sourcing our products from their native abode, we make sure we deliver you with only the best ingredients. From rich strands of Kesar sourced from Kashmir to Maharashtra’s Waigaon’s special Waigaon turmeric, spicy,red chilli from Sankeshwari and much more we bring you the curated collection of Indian herbs, cold pressed oils, and natural sweeteners online. Check out our complete range below.
Explore India’s freshest, most flavourful and clean spices & cold pressed oils with Local Sparrow
Pure cold pressed oils: A powerhouse of essential nutrients
Cold-pressed oils are traditional gems that have a remarkable impact on modern culinary and our overall well-being. They are more than just regular oil. 100% pure & natural cold-pressed oils from Local Sparrow boast the following advantages:
- They are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Impart nutty flavour to your delicacies
- Have natural antioxidants
Local Sparrow Factor: All our cold-pressed oils are made from heirloom or native nuts and seeds materials directly from our partner organic farms and are extracted in small batches to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
From the nutty aroma of cold pressed groundnut oil to earthy tones of sesame oil, our wide range of pure cold-pressed oils add a distinct touch to your every meal.
Virgin Coconut Oil: A Natural Elixir
We bet you won't go back to your regular coconut oil once you experience the creamy, tropical and slightly naturally sweet flavour of our 100% natural and filtered coconut oil derived by turning fresh coconut kernel into milk. Get your hands on this loved Indian food ingredient online from us.
#LocalSparrowTip: Our versatile virgin coconut oil can be used for sautéing, frying, and dressing salads as well as making various gravies and curries. Additionally, it can be used for body and hair massage, oil pulling, or as a skin moisturiser.
Groundnut Oil: Discover The Essence Of Purity
Grill, temper, saute and deep-fry your favourite dish in cold-pressed 100% natural heirloom seeds with 0% additives. The sweet nuttiness oozing out in every drop of this popular ingredient online from us is all you need to savour your buds.
Local Sparrow Factor: In order to eliminate dissolved sediments and starch after extracting the oil by cold-pressed methods, oil is then allowed to settle for a day before being filtered using banana fibre cloth.
Flavourful & Aromatic Mustard Oil: Nutrition’s Secret Weapon
Get your hand on the most loved Indian kitchen ingredient i.e. Mustard Oil. This 100% natural oil is high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help in maintaining heart health.
#LocalSparrowTip: The oil can be used to enhance the flavour of pickles and marinades. Its therapeutic properties make it ideal for body and hair massage during winters.
Filtered Sesame Oil With 0% Additives
Enhance the flavour of your gravies, chutneys and salad dressing with 100% natural sesame oil from us.
Local Sparrow Factor: Palm jaggery is added to the cold pressed sesame oil to reduce its bitterness and maintain a balance of taste.
Premium Quality Organic Sunflower Oil: Sunkissed Delight In A Bottle
With a neutral flavour and mild aroma, Sunflower oil is one of the essential cooking ingredients that does not overpower the taste of the dish, thus allowing the flavours of the ingredients to shine.
Fresh & Flavourful Organic Spices
India is a land of spices and they make a major part of every Indian kitchen ingredient. With our amazing selection of 100% natural Indian spices, add a pinch of spice to your life! Local Sparrow Factor: Each aromatic spice jar is a ticket to a tongue-tingling voyage to the rich flavours and a dash of the cultural charm of India.
Go ahead and add a splash of curry-coated magic to your foods with our amazing range of whole spices and ground spices.
100% Natural & Sun-Dried Ground Spices
Byadagi Chilli Powder from Karnataka
Our Red Miracle, the Byadagi chilli powder is made using stemless and sundried Byadagi chillies from Karnataka. Sourced from the most authentic organic farms, this essential kitchen ingredient online from us carries the coveted GI label!
#LocalSparrowTip: Add Byadagi chilli powder to your dish to add a dash of crimson colour. Zero adulteration, mild spice and zing of the chilli powder make it apt for adults and kids who love to relish less spicy food.
Fiery Hot Sankeshwari Red Chilli Powder from Maharashtra
Sankeshwar a small town in Maharashtra close to Kolhapur, is famous for the Sankeshwari chilli powder. This lesser-known chilli variety can spice up your food like nothing else! It is said to increase the heat quotient in Konkan foods!
Local Sparrow Factor: To bring you authentic and fiery hot chilli powder, we use Sankeshwari chillies that are produced by farmers who practice organic farming and soil conservation.
Coriander Powder: 100% Natural With a Sharp Flavour
The breathtaking aroma of our 100% natural coriander powder adds a distinctly citrusy and sharp flavour to your curries and gravies. Order this healthy ingredient online now!
#LocalSparrowTip: Made from the finest seeds of coriander, the nutty, musky and floral aroma of our coriander powder, gives a robust authentic flavour to your dishes as compared to conventional coriander powder. You can add it to cooking paste and marinades to enhance the flavour.
Waigaon Turmeric Powder From Maharashtra
This Indian herb is well known for its flavour, antiseptic quality and much more. Do you know what makes Waigaon Turmeric special from others? It is cultivated in the dark and alkaline soil of the Wardha region in Maharashtra and upon harvest, the rhizomes are boiled and then dried in shade before grounding. The differentiating features of Waigaon Turmeric Powder are:
- Dark Mustard Yellow Colour
- Distinct hue & fragrance
- Got the coveted GI Tag in 2016
- Exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Have a high curcumin value of 5% curcumin as compared to that 1-2% in conventional turmeric powder.
With so many advantages it is one of the must-have Indian kitchen ingredients for you.
LocalSparrowTip: You can use Waigaon turmeric powder in regular cooking, baking, or even in your favourite face mask! Additionally, add a pinch of Waigaon turmeric powder to your milk before going to bed, to promote sound sleep.
Elevate The Taste Of Your Dishes with Aromatic & Flavourful Whole Spices
Aromatic & Pure Ajwain Seeds
Considered great for your gut, 100% natural and pure Ajwain seeds add a delicious flavour and appetising aroma to your puri, paratha and gravies. Just a little bit is enough to stimulate your taste buds. Buy this healthy ingredient online from us and give your body a boost of good health.
Local Sparrow Factor: Our organically cultivated and adulteration-free jar of Ajwain seeds is dense in nutrients. We partner with farmers who take sustainable steps in cultivating, without the use of harmful pesticides or chemicals.
Famous Alleppey Green Cardamom Sourced From Kerala
Sourced from the western ghats of Kerala, the rich aroma of liquorice and mint best describes our Alleppey Green Cardamom. Do you know the Alleppey Green Cardamom we source also got its GI tag from the government in the year 2005.
Here are some distinct characteristics of our 100% natural green cardamom from Alleppey that make it stand out from others:
- Premium-graded
- 8mm or above in size as compared to regular ones which are 5-6mm in size.
- Fully natural and fragrant
- Tastes like heaven
- Has essential oils and nutrients intact in it.
Local Sparrow Factor: Buy this cooking ingredient online to make scrumptious bakery items, biryani, pulao, milk, tea and everything else you want to taste like a slice of heaven. It imparts a delightful burst of taste to your taste buds.
Natural & Flavourful Cumin Seeds
Rise your flavour quotient with fragrant notes of dill and liquorice wafting through cumin seeds. A staple cooking ingredient, cumin adds flavour to your dal, buttermilk, raita, etc. Our 100% pure and natural cumin seeds emit fragrant substances like cumin aldehyde when added to recipes, which gives your dish a nutty, earthy, and mildly spicy flavour.
#LocalSparrowTip: To add a flavour bomb to your favourite recipe you can grind toasted cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle. Sprinkling slightly grinded cumin seeds add an extra layer of flavour and attractive visual appeal.
Premium Quality Flavourful and Fragrant Kashmiri Kesar/Saffron
Sourced directly from partner farms in the historically famous saffron district of Pampore, our A++ grade Mongra and 100% original Kashmiri Kesar is known for its high aroma quotient and floral taste of honey and fresh grass.
Do you know: Kashmiri saffron is also known as Red Gold as it imparts a crimson red colour and is considered one of the best saffron in the world.
Buy this fresh cooking ingredient online from us and enhance the look and taste of your biryani, payasam, pudding, kheer, etc.
Local Sparrow Factor: With no adulterants and colouring agents, our A++ grade Mongra Kashmiri Saffron exudes a luxurious aroma and luscious taste in your every dish.
Best Organic Mustard Seeds Online
Temper your favourite dals and veggies with the rich aroma of 100% natural and rich flavour of organically sourced mustard seeds online from us.
#LocalSparrowTip: The slightly bitter and pungent flavour lends a distinct taste to your pickles, salads, and vegetables. Combining mustard seeds with other essential cooking ingredients like organic cumin seeds and coriander powder adds delicious flavour to your recipes.
Malabar Black Pepper From Kerala
Also known as “Black Gold”, we source our 100% natural and pure black pepper from the Malabar region of Kerala. The premium-graded black pepper lends a distinct flavour to your dishes such as biryanis, fruits, salads, gravy, curries and pulao. This wonder kitchen ingredient online is not only beneficial for the dish but also heals the throat.
Local Sparrow Factor:
- We bring you premium quality and processed without a stalk of black pepper from Malabar.
- As compared to the regular black pepper which is 2.5 mm in size, our aromatic black pepper’s size range between 4 mm to 6 mm.
- Sourced from the most reliable partners, our black peppercorns bear the distinguished GI label.
- This warming spice is bold in size and retains its natural essential oils, and hasn't been coated with oil to add shine.
Premium and High-Graded Sesame Seeds
Excite your tongue with a nutty, crunchy and creamy taste, it is one of our popular ingredients online that has garnered the love of many. Sustainably cultivated on nutrient-rich and pH-balanced soil, our sesame seeds are full of natural oil and flavour.
#LocalSparrow Tip: Our naturally white and additive-free sesame seeds lend beautiful flavours when used in baking, making your favourite tahini, or simply laddoos. You can also add them to your roti or parantha dought for an additional nutritional boost.
Natural Sweeteners: Discover The Natural & Healthy Alternative To Sugar
Sulphurless Sugarcane Jaggery Powder
A healthier alternative to sugar is our 100% natural and sulphurless jaggery powder. Add this to your milk, tea, puddings, etc to elevate their taste. Order this essential gourmet ingredient online now!
Local Sparrow Factor: Our jaggery is made by extracting juice from the heirloom cane variety that uses regenerative farming practices. Made using age-old techniques that involve boiling and rhythmic stirring of sugarcane juice in an iron wok over wood, the 100% pure sugarcane jaggery hosts rich flavour and natural deep brown colour
Why Buy From Local Sparrow?
We at Local Sparrow bring you authentic, flavourful and all natural spices and oils that have proven benefits on your health. We curate each of our cooking ingredients online with love and want to change the way you look at spices and oils. We partner with people who are passionate about clean and wholesome food.
We collaborate with farmers who follow natural farming and post-harvest practices to deliver you only the best of cold-pressed oils, ground spices and other cooking ingredients online.
Buy the best quality Indian herbs and gourmet ingredients online.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are some important ingredients of cooking?
Cold-pressed oil and spices are two of the most important cooking ingredients in the Indian Kitchen. They add taste and aroma to every dish.
Why it's important to use authentic ingredients for cooking?
Authentic cooking ingredients guarantee purity and rich flavour. Also, they have immense benefits on health, unlike the non-authentic ones.
How to choose the best quality cooking ingredients for your family?
Local Sparrow brings you a wide range of quality cooking ingredients online for you. Each of our ingredients assures you purity, taste and rich aroma. Good, nutritious food needs quality ingredients and we are proud to bring those to you.
