Thuna Paha (Sri Lankan Curry Powder)

This Curry Powder is a ubiquitous combination of spices used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Even though this spice mix has been given various spurious definitions in modern day culinary practices as a "recipe that is unique to each household", the authentic spice mix from which the term "Thuna Paha" was derived is still intact. "Thuna Paha" is a combination of seven spices (out of the 42 spices of Sri Lanka) which not only adds colour, flavour and aroma to dishes but a medicinal value due to the healthy ratio in which the spices are mixed. "Paha" refers to five balls of spices which were kept in historical cuisines. One ball was a mix of three (Thuna) spices including ground Coriander, Cumin and Fennel. Other 4 balls were made with ground Turmeric, Mustard, Black Pepper and Chilli Pepper. Similarly, the "roasted curry powder" is a subsequent derivative of the original unroasted curry powder recipe and does not contain the same therapeutic goodness due to it being roasted and being mixed on a different ratio to the original.

Our unroasted and raw Thuna Paha curry powder has been formulated with these ratios in mind which will not only provide flavour and aroma but far-reaching therapeutic benefits when used in curries and dishes. The raw curry powder will also have a longer shelf life and contain more antioxidants and digestive enzymes.