Small Mustard Seeds, or Rai, are the mature, dried seeds of the mustard plant, typically Brassica juncea (brown mustard) or Brassica nigra (black mustard). When added to hot oil, they pop and release their characteristic sharp, pungent flavor, forming the base of many Indian tadkas (tempering).

365 Spicery carefully selects and processes small mustard seeds to ensure optimal freshness and potency. They are an indispensable component in pickles, chutneys, dals, and a myriad of vegetable preparations across various regional Indian cuisines.

• Vibrant Pungency: Our Small Mustard Seeds deliver an authentic, sharp, and warming flavor essential for traditional Indian vegetarian tempering.
• 100% Vegetarian Purity: A dedicated vegetarian brand ensuring no cross-contamination, perfect for all your plant-based culinary needs.
• Clean Label Promise: Enjoy our Rai knowing it's absolutely free from MSG, Preservatives, and Artificial Colours.
• Proudly Indian: Manufactured with care in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, upholding the rich heritage of Indian spice processing.
• Globally Trusted: FSSAI, USFDA, ISO 22000, HACCP & Halal Certified, and exported to over 30 countries, guaranteeing reliability and safety.

Small Mustard Seeds, when cooked, release a characteristic pungent, sharp, and slightly nutty flavor. Their aroma is distinctively warm and spicy, evolving into a mellow nuttiness upon tempering. The taste is initially sharp and peppery, then becomes more complex and earthy.

• Heat: Pungent, sharp (when cracked)
• Aroma: Pungent, nutty, warm
• Taste: Sharp, slightly bitter, earthy, nutty
• Notes: Distinctive popping sound when tempered

• Premium Quality Whole Small Mustard Seeds (Rai)
• 100% Vegetarian & Ethically Sourced
• Absolutely No MSG, No Preservatives, No Artificial Colours
• FSSAI, USFDA, ISO 22000, HACCP & Halal Certified
• Proudly Manufactured in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Exported to 30+ countries, trusted worldwide

• Tempering for dals, curries, and vegetable stir-fries
• Making traditional Indian pickles and chutneys
• Flavoring South Indian sambars, rasams, and poriyals
• Creating vibrant salad dressings and marinades for tofu/paneer
• Used in spice rubs for roasted potatoes or vegetables

• Yellow Dal Tadka: Essential for the signature smoky, nutty tempering.
• South Indian Sambar: Provides a foundational pungent flavor.
• Vegetable Achar (Pickle): A key ingredient for its preservative and flavor properties.
• Batata Vada (Potato Fritters): Used in the tempering for the potato filling.
• Lemon Rice: Adds a characteristic zesty and pungent note.

Always temper small mustard seeds in hot oil or ghee until they splutter and pop to release their full aroma and flavor. Avoid burning them, as this can lead to a bitter taste. They can also be ground into spice pastes.