Dried Pomegranate Seeds from our merchant heroes at Kalustan's in N.Y.C
Anardana, the dried seeds of the sour Pomegranate fruit (Daru) along with pulp, grows wild in the hill slopes of the Himalayas. It has a natural sweet-sour taste & pleasant fruity flavor and is used as a souring agent instead of lime and preservative in Indian and Persian cooking.
Mostly used in chutneys, curries, relishes, seasoning, lentils & sauces.
Dry roast and grind them, sprinkle over salads or condiments.
Anardana are rich in vitamins C, K, and 6, thought to be soothing to the stomach, improving mouth-feel and digestion.
