Ambika Mustard seed: Brown mustard seed rai, or sarso seed, often, plays an important role in traditional Indian cooking and is a must-have ingredient in India. In Indian cuisine, rai is popularly used for its beneficial and aromatic properties. Mustard seeds are high in Vitamin A, iron, and calcium, and have a pungent aromatic flavor that is commonly used for tempering (Tarka) on a variety of foods to enhance the flavor and taste. Consuming mustard seeds are good for skin health as well. Mustard seeds are widely used in Indian cooking, especially in south Indian and Bengali recipes, for preparing various curries, snacks, vinaigrette dressings, chutneys, and pickling. They are added at the beginning of the dish and fried until they start to pop and release their unique peppery toasty flavor, adding a nutty taste and flavor to the dishes. Ambika Global uses a blend of premium quality ingredients ensuring purity & quality at its best. Our products are 100% natural, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and rich in essential oils. Ambika Spices are vegan, gluten-free, hygienically packed, hand-picked sorted, & sortex-cleaned, making it the ideal purchase for you and your family. We offer various whole Indian spices, grounded spices, pickles, chutney & tea masala (grounded tea spice), etc.