Jakhya Seeds (Cleome Viscosa) – Himalayan Tadka Spice

Bullet Points

🌿 Traditional Himalayan Herb – Sourced from Cleome Viscosa, native to the mid-Himalayas

🍲 Authentic Tadka Ingredient – Crackles in hot oil, adding a rich aroma and exotic flavor

🏞️ Naturally Cultivated – Grown in the Nayaar River catchment of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

💪 Ayurvedic Benefits – Traditionally used to support liver and respiratory health

👩🌾 Women-Led Farming – Hand-harvested and processed by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

Product Description

Jakhya, also known as wild mustard, is the seed of Cleome Viscosa—a revered herb from the mid-Himalayas. Traditionally used across Uttarakhand, Jakhya seeds are prized for their crackling behavior in hot oil, which releases a unique aroma and enriches dishes with a deep, earthy flavor. Perfect for tempering vegetables, dals, and curries, this spice leaves an exotic note on the palate.

In addition to culinary delight, Jakhya is valued in folk medicine for its potential benefits in treating liver and respiratory ailments.

Our Jakhya seeds are grown under natural, rain-fed conditions in the Nayaar River catchment of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, by dedicated women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Carefully processed and sun-dried, these seeds bring you a taste of Himalayan tradition—pure, flavorful, and wholesome.