Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, one of Manchester’s most popular restaurants, has launched its first range of blended spices to give people a taste of Zouk at home.
The brainchild of brothers Tayub and Mudassar Amjad, Zouk has brought the rich and diverse flavours of Indian and Pakistani cuisine to Manchester since 2009 with a dedicated family team and line-up of talented chefs. The well-loved restaurant, just off Oxford Road, is celebrating its 15th birthday this year, and chose to mark the occasion by launching its first product range.
With plans to expand their portfolio of products in the near future, Zouk’s spices were created first to respond to customer demand, with the aim of making cooking at home easier and tastier without compromising on flavour. All four spices are made using premium ingredients and packed in small batches in the UK. They’re vegan friendly and available to purchase online via Zouk’s website and in the restaurant, at £6 per 60g tin and £3.50 for 60g refillable pouches.
Zouk have also created a number of recipes to provide some culinary inspiration, which can be found by using the QR code on the tin.
Tayub Amjad, co-founder of Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, said: “Over the years a lot of our diners have asked about the ingredients we use in our dishes at Zouk and after a lot of research, we felt the time was right to launch our own product range so that people can enjoy Zouk-inspired dishes in their own home.
“We’re incredibly happy with the quality of the ingredients and the design of our packaging, and hope that by using our refill packs, the tins will become a mainstay in people’s kitchen cupboards for years to come. This is just the start of our range and we’re looking forward to introducing further products over the coming months.”
Garam Masala – King of Spices
(£6.00 for 60g, includes 60g printed reusable tin. £3.50 for 60g refillable pack)
Originally used in the kitchens of nobles, Garam Masala is the most versatile spice blend there is.
A culinary staple, Garam Masala is deep in flavour with Zouk’s signature blend of warm, aromatic spices.
Suitable for vegans, add it to curries towards the end of cooking for aromatic flavour, use as a rub or marinade for meat, fish and paneer or combine with dhals and stews for an authentic taste of India.
Chaat Masala – The flavour of Indian street food
(£6.00 for 60g, includes 60g colourful reusable tin. £3.50 for 60g refill pack)
Said to originate from the Royal Kitchens during the Mughal Empire, Chaat Masala has become a staple spice blend within kitchens and street food vendors across India.
Zouk’s Chaat Masala has an intense, complex flavour with their signature blend of salty, tangy, and sweet spices.
Vegan friendly, add to traditional chaat recipes, such as papri chaat and pani puri or sprinkle over fruit for a zesty kick of flavour for an authentic taste of Indian street food.
Tandoori Masala – Spicing up Barbeque Season / Barbeque Spice Blend
(£6.00 for 60g, includes 60g printed reusable tin. £3.50 for 60g refill pack)
Tandoori Masala has been a culinary staple in North Indian and Afghani cooking since the early 20th Century.
Zouk’s Tandoori Masala has a full-bodied flavour with a signature blend of warming, aromatic spices.
Vegan friendly, this truly versatile spice blend can be mixed with natural yoghurt to create a delicious marinade, added to curries, or used as a dry rub to spice up your next barbeque.
Biryani Masala - The essential spice for rice
(£6.00 for 60g, includes 60g printed reusable tin. £3.50 for 60g refill pack)
Biryani Masala is an essential spice blend for making an authentic Biryani at home.
Originating from the Indian Subcontinent, this one-pot dish has many regional variations and is undoubtedly one of the most popular rice dishes in the world.
Vegan friendly, Zouk’s Biryani Masala is a rich, fragrant blend with warm, aromatic notes that will add a richness in flavour to your Biryani and other rice dishes.