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Pure Flavour, Wild Origins: The Nilgiri Marten Spices Collection

Welcome to Nilgiri Marten Spices, where we bring you the potent, untamed flavors of the Western Ghats and the pristine hills of North East India. Unlike commercial blends, our spices are single-origin, ethically sourced, and completely free of synthetic flavors or chemical additives. We source in small batches to ensure maximum freshness and high essential oil content in every spoon.

Premium Cardamom & Pepper from the Western Ghats

Our collection features the finest staples from the spice capital of the world:

  • Idukki Green Cardamom: Sourced from small farmers near the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Our pods are 8 mm+ in circumference and GI Tagged for authenticity. Expect a warm, spicy-sweet taste with distinct notes of lemon and mint.
  • Telicherry Black Pepper (TGSEB): Sourced from the Western Ghats where pepper originated. We strictly select 4.25 mm+ pinhead size peppercorns. These GI Tagged berries offer a sharp, intense flavor with floral and fruity undertones.
  • Kanniyakumari Cloves: Grown at 2000 meters above sea level, our cloves boast a volatile oil content of 21%, significantly higher than the market standard of 18%, ensuring a richer aroma and potency.

High-Potency Turmeric & Ginger from Meghalaya

Discover the medicinal power of spices sourced from the Jaintia Hills, one of the wettest places on earth:

  • Lakadong Turmeric: Renowned as the world's finest turmeric, ours contains a massive 7-12% Curcumin content—three times more than regular turmeric. It possesses a distinct earthy odor and a musky, pepper-like flavor profile. GI Tagged.
  • Ing Makhir Ginger: A potent variety sourced from Mulieh village. With a Gingerol content of 1.97% (industry typical is 1%), this ginger offers a strong, earthy punch with a unique citrusy aftertaste.

Exotic & Rare Finds

For the adventurous palate, we offer unique regional specialties:

  • Naga Raja Mircha (Ghost Pepper): Sourced from Dimapur, Nagaland. This GI Tagged chilli naturally measures over 1 Million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), blending a scorching heat with unexpected sweetness and smokiness.
  • Meghalaya Cinnamon (Cassia Bark): Harvested from the untamed wilderness, our bark holds an impressive 85% Cinnamaldehyde content, offering sweet, woody notes with a hint of citrus.
  • Kerala Kanthari (Bird's Eye Chilli): A fiery chilli with 50,000-100,000 SHU rating, harvested from the outskirts of the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve.

Nilgiri Marten Spices is FSSAI registered (11322012000325) and committed to ethical trade. Experience the true taste of India's spice heritage today.