Variyali (Saunf / Fennel Seeds) - 500 g

Variyali is the Gujarati name for saunf, known as fennel seeds in English and sombu in Tamil. These are small, green, oval seeds with a sweet aroma and a gentle aniseed taste. In many Indian homes a pinch of variyali is chewed after meals, plain or roasted, or mixed into mukhwas with dhana dal and sugar coated saunf. It is used in the tadka for sabzi and dal, in achar masala, in Kashmiri and Bengali dishes, and in panch phoron. Saunf is also added to chai, sherbet and sweets, and ground into masala blends for curries. This variyali is supplied by SPNF Super FPO, a farmer producer organisation. Lightly dry roast the seeds for a stronger aroma. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Available in a 500 g pack.