Key crops

Delivering nature's finest spices from the Eastern Hills.

Spice

Ginger

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya

Known for strong aroma and earthy heat, used fresh in cooking and dried for herbal remedies.

High-curcumin

Lakadong Turmeric

Meghalaya

A vibrant golden turmeric with curcumin content up to 12%, valued for culinary and medicinal use.

Hot chilli

King Chilli

Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

Bhut Jolokia brings intense heat and smoky flavor to chutneys, pickles, and meat preparations.

Hot chilli

Bird's Eye Chili

Mizoram, Manipur

A tiny, fiercely hot chilli used raw, roasted, or in fermented dishes for a sharp spicy kick.

Chilli

Red Chili

Assam, Nagaland

Adds gentle warmth, rich color, and subtle flavor to everyday curries and sauces.

Spice

Black Pepper

Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh

Aromatic and sharp pepper grown in forested areas and used in teas, spice blends, and stews.

Spice

Large Cardamom

Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

Smoky and bold bari elaichi from high-altitude farms, used in rice, meats, and herbal broths.

Spice

Cinnamon

Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

Sweet and woody cinnamon that flavors sweets, rice beer, and celebratory dishes.

Whole spice

Bay Leaf

Northeast India

Aromatic leaves used for curries, rice dishes, stews, and spice blends.

Seed spice

Mustard

Assam and adjoining Northeast markets

Pungent mustard seeds used in tempering, pickling, oilseed applications, and masalas.

Whole spice

Star Anise

Northeast India

A sweet, licorice-like whole spice used in broths, meat dishes, teas, and blended masalas.

Whole spice

Kabab Chini

Northeast India

Cubeb pepper with a warm, peppery aroma, valued in traditional spice blends.

Whole spice

Stone Flower

Northeast India

Earthy lichen spice used in regional masalas for a smoky, savory depth.

Chilli

Red Chilli (Balijuri)

Northeast India

A regional red chilli selected for vibrant color, aroma, and balanced heat.

Chilli

Red Chilli (Tepa)

Northeast India

Traditional red chilli variety used for heat, color, and local recipes.