Bindu Black Mustard

Name: Bindu Black Mustard
Brand: Diaspora Co. Spices
SKU: BBM-63-B-W
Price: 12.50 USD
Availability: InStock

70g

Bindu Black Mustard Seeds are plump, bold, and made for the pan. Drop them into hot oil and they crackle and pop instantly, releasing a nutty, nose-tingling aroma that signals the beginning of a great South Indian tadka. This is one of those foundational Indian cooking spices that shows up in everything from dals and chutneys to stir-fries and pickles - but don’t stop there. They’re also fantastic in salad dressings, on roasted vegetables, and anywhere you want a punchy, toasty depth, including pickles and brines. Having a fresh, high-quality batch changes the whole dish. Don’t skip the tadka.

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"I take a pinch, and crunch the tiny seeds for one of the most stimulating treats ever!"

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Pesticide-free

Regeneratively grown

No irradiation

Cooking tips

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Bring out the nutty, fragrant piquancy of mustard seeds by toasting them in hot oil, butter, or ghee for 15 to 45 seconds. This can be part of the base of a recipe or in a tadka to finish a dish.

Add to pickling spice blends.

Swap in black mustard seeds instead of yellow for a nuttier, punchier addition to classic pickling mix for dill pickles, pickled carrots, or beets. Or, use in South Asian pickles like lemon achaar.

Make pickled mustard seeds.

Rinse and boil 2 tbsp mustard seeds for 30 seconds. Drain, then heat a brine of ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp fennel seeds and 1 dried chilli until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the hot brine over the mustard seeds, cool, and refrigerate for 24 hours before using. Spoon over tinned fish, add to salad dressings, and serve with charcuterie.

Ingredients

100% Bindu Black Mustard

Allergen Warning: Groundnut, Corn

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!
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Single Origin

Fair Wages

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Freshest Harvest

Highest Quality

Grown in
Amarwara, Madhya Pradesh

Bindu black mustard is an heirloom variety of mustard, prized for its superior size and piquant flavour. It comes from the Amarwara region, in Madhya Pradesh, where it is used as a spice and oilseed. Translation: It’s packed with flavorful oils!

Bindu Black Mustard is grown in the Vivavan Food Forest, a 200-acre farm that blends forest conservation with growing food, thereby supporting the habitat and human communities around.

Vivavan – meaning “Long Live the Forest”– is passionate about reviving open-pollinated heirloom varieties, native to the region, that promise greater resilience to the land and its food growers. The food forest grows crops like mustard, ginger and turmeric alongside forest trees like sal and mahua.

Around March, when temperatures begin to rise, the mustard seed pods dry on the plant until they begin to crack. The plants are then harvested, threshed by hand, and shade-dried to retain the essential oils. When tempered in oil, mustard seeds lend a warmth and gentle zing to dishes. When roasted and pounded, they release their nose-tingling quality.

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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 are whole spices?

Whole spices are spices that have not been ground or processed. These whole spices retain their natural oils and flavor, making them more aromatic and long-lasting compared to pre-ground options.

Why should I use whole spices instead of ground spices?

Whole spices retain volatile oils, which means you get more flavor, freshness and aroma! Using fresh whole spices and grinding them when needed helps preserve their full aroma and taste.

How do I use whole spices in cooking?

Whole spices can be toasted, ground, or infused into dishes depending on the recipe. They are commonly used in techniques like tempering, making them essential for spice tempering and traditional cooking methods.

Are whole spices suitable for beginners?

Cooking with whole spices may seem intimidating, but that's far from the truth. Beginners can easily use whole spices, with just a little guidance. Filter our recipe section by spice to find recipes you can add to your everyday rotation!

How should I store whole spices?

Whole spices should be stored in airtight containers away from heat and light. Proper storage helps maintain the quality of fresh spices and ensures they stay flavorful for a longer time.