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Padma Lakshmi's Gunpowder

Name: Padma Lakshmi's Gunpowder
Brand: Diaspora Co. Spices
SKU: CMGP-55-B-M
Price: 14.00 USD
Availability: InStock

55g

Gunpowder is a savory, nutty South Indian spice blend made from dry-roasted lentils and spices, co-created with cookbook author and TV host Padma Lakshmi. Mix it with ghee or oil and you get a knockout South Indian dipping condiment for dosa, idli, and rice. Or do what everyone else does and start sprinkling it on roasted vegetables, grilled cheese, and eggs until the tin is empty. Contains sesame. Shop Padma Lakshmi’s Fave Spices here!

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Gunpowder Grilled Cheese

Gunpowder Dosa

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Pesticide-free

Regeneratively grown

No irradiation

Cooking Tips

Unlock the podi's flavor with fat.

Fat brings gunpowder podi’s roasty-toasty flavor to life—mix with ghee, untoasted sesame oil, melted butter, or even a mild extra virgin olive oil.

Dosa and idlis’ BFF.

Sprinkle over ghee roast dosas as they are cooking or mix with ghee and serve with idlis for dipping.

Add to salads and grain bowls.

Whisk into dressings or sprinkle on top of salads and grain bowls for texture, crunch, and spicy, nutty flavor.

Sprinkle into sandwiches.

Add to a grilled cheese, California-style veggie sandwich with hummus, or use it to amp up a good ol’ turkey club.

Ingredients

Split Chikpeas (Chana Dal), Split Black Lentils (Urad Dal), White Sesame Seeds, Byadgi Chillies, Salt, Pink Garlic, Jaggery, Curry Leaf, Black pepper, Green Mango Powder (Amchur), Hing

Allergen Warning: Sesame

Shipping & Returns

Domestic US: We’ve updated our shipping model to be more accessible to folks who just want to restock a tin or two. Here's how our weight-based tiered shipping works:
$6 — under 0.5 lb aka most orders with 1-2 base tins
$7.50 — between 0.5 and 1 lb aka most orders with 3-4 base tins or 1 chef tin
$9 — everything else! Shipping is free if your cart value exceeds $75!
For more information and our return policy, click here!

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Single Origin

Fair Wages

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Freshest Harvest

Highest quality

Recipes For You

All the delicious ways to use this spice!

TEAM FAVE

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Padma's Gunpowder Grilled Cheese

Beginner

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Padma's Gunpowder Cucumbers

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Padma's Roasted Squash with Labneh & Gunpowder

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Padma's Dosa and Podimas

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"Most of their spices have a chance of changing your life"

"Diaspora Co.’s spices reward farmers directly for scrupulous farming, and rewards consumers with [spices] that redefine the categories themselves."

"It’s a small but true joy to change my relationship with a common spice I’d so taken for granted."

What Sets Us Apart

		Conventional Grocery Store	Other Spice Companies
Single Origin	Sourced directly from our partner farms	Never	Usually from bulk importers
Pay Farmers Living Wages	3x - 5x the commodity price	Never	Very little transparency
Guaranteed Freshest Harvest	Harvest dates on every tin	Often 5-7 years old!	No transparency
Highest Quality Standards	No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested	Never	Cheap filler ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of spices can I find in this collection?

This collection brings together our single-origin spices, freshly harvested Indian spices, and signature blends sourced directly from our partner farms. From everyday essentials like turmeric and cumin to more distinctive ingredients like saffron and heirloom chillies, it’s a thoughtful range for anyone looking to buy high-quality spices online.

Are these spices suitable for everyday cooking?

Absolutely. These spices are meant to be used daily—whether you’re cooking something simple or exploring new cuisines. Our fresh, authentic Indian spices are designed to add depth, aroma, and vibrancy to every meal.

How fresh are the spices in this collection?

We source spices from recent harvests and prioritize flavor over shelf life. That means you’re getting fresh spices online that are rich in natural oils, deeply aromatic, and full of character.

What makes these spices different from regular store-bought spices?

Unlike mass-produced spices, ours are sourced directly from farms with a focus on quality, freshness, and traceability. The result is spices with more nuanced flavor, stronger aroma, and a direct connection to the people and places they come from.

Can I use these spices for different cuisines?

Yes! While rooted in South Asian cooking, these spices are incredibly versatile. Use them across cuisines—from Indian to Middle Eastern to everyday Western dishes—to bring more flavor and dimension to whatever you’re cooking.