The Pahari Life Szechuan Pepper (Timur) & Garlic Salt – 100gm

Salt can add piquancy to any food. But is there something that can add colour and freshness to this pale edible mineral and enhance its taste? Ask the people of Uttarakhand, and they will tell you a myriad of ways to do so.

Loaded with herbs and spices, these age-old ‘pisi noons’ or ‘loons’ or ‘namak’ (salt ground with herbs and spices) from the mountains are not just super healthy—they're delicious enough to liven up any meal. A dash of colour, freshness, and a sharp, edgy taste is what these traditional alternatives to table salt have been offering for decades.

Pounded and ground in countless combinations of herbs and rock salts, this coarse pisi loon is truly a magical addition to the cuisine. Flavoured salts add an extra dimension to your cooking, and their colour and aroma, when sprinkled over finished dishes, work equally well as a delicious garnish. It’s a clever way to add quick flavour without relying on a whole cupboard of different spices.

This flavour-infused salt is a tasty and elegant addition to food—sprinkle it on salads and soups, rub it into meat prior to grilling, or use it to finish off roasted vegetables. Try it over pizza, your next fried or boiled egg, or breakfast toast! Add it to your dal tadka, raitas, chutneys, and lassi, or toss it with French fries. You can even marinate paneer or chicken in it—this seasoning allows for endless culinary interpretations.