Rumi Spice - Afghan Curry Braise Spice Blend | Early & Rustic With Authentic Afghan Saffron (2.5 oz)
Brand: Rumi Spice
<b>ABOUT RUMI</b><p><p> We're a team of US military veterans sourcing the world's most valuable spice - <b>Afghan Saffron</b><p><p> <b>MISSION STATEMENT</b><p><p> Our company partners with Afghan farmers to bring top-quality, sustainably farmed saffron to customers around the world. Started by a team of US military veterans, Rumi sources saffron from local Afghan farms and employs more than 1900 women in Herat, Afghanistan to hand-harvest the delicate crimson stigmas of the flowers. Committed to empowering Afghan women and bolstering the country’s economy, Rumi reinvests back into agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure. We are laying a foundation for peace, one saffron flower at a time.<p><p> <b>CONNECTING AFGHANISTAN</b><p><p> Rumi began with a mission to cultivate peace in Afghanistan. We believe that creating demand for Afghan agricultural products will catalyze rural economic development. Over 80% of the Afghan population is reliant on the rural agricultural economy. The success of the saffron industry not only helps farmers and the women providing direct labor it touches every member of the village. In our second year, we have seen output from our existing partners double and triple, while new farmers have asked to join our network. Connecting Afghan farmers with the global market is key to unlocking the economic potential of Afghanistan.<p><p> <b>OUR COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE</b><p><p> Rumi’s founding team consists of military veterans who all served in Afghanistan with the US Army. We have developed strong Afghan networks and on-the-ground understanding of how business is conducted. With our prior networks and in-country expertise, we have built the critical relationships, partnerships, and organizational infrastructure necessary to operate within and out of Afghanistan. Our competitive advantage is our ability to navigate the Afghan business landscape, which is built on trusted relationships.
CURRY BRAISE: A savory blend that adds outstanding flavor to any dish. The flavor is earthy and rustic, similar to a rub but with a mild curry-like quality. It has notes of our amazing saffron to add a very unique twist to this traditional flavor.
HIGH QUALITY: All of our spices and seasonings are salt-free and packaged by hand to ensure maximum quality and freshness. Packaged in glass - BPA free.
USES: The Afghan Curry Braise blend is used in savory dishes to balance other robust flavors such as dark fish, meats, red peppers, and onions, as well as adding warmth and a complex depth of flavor to rich savory sauces and tagines.
INGREDIENTS: Black pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, nigella seed, cardamom seeds. cassia, clove, plain paprika, Rumi Spice saffron. All of our seasonings are salt-free and packaged by hand to ensure maximum quality and freshness in glass bottles.
ETHICALLY SOURCED: We bring flavorful, ethically sourced and socially responsible spices from Afghanistan while catalyzing sustainable rural economic development, which provides countless jobs to Afghan farmers and women who harvest and process.