• A top-down view of a stainless steel bowl filled with aloo masala in a yellow, garnished with green curry leaves, dried red chilies, and black mustard seeds, set on a light speckled countertop with a folded beige cloth in the corner.
  • Close-up of whole black mustard seeds showing their dark brown-black colour
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Black Mustard Seeds

Black Mustard Seeds

Bring authentic Indian tempering to your kitchen with our whole black mustard seeds (rai). Sourced directly from India, these tiny dark seeds are where a good dal, curry, chutney, or pickle begins - dropped into hot oil for a tadka, they splutter and pop, releasing a warm, nutty aroma that carries flavour through the entire dish. Sharp and pungent raw, mellow and nutty once fried. Freshness is what makes them pop, so we pack in small batches here in Brisbane.

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Ingredients

Black Mustard Seeds (100%).

Nutritional info

Serving size: 3g (approx. 1 tsp). Servings per pack: approx. 28 (85g) / 33 (100g). Per serve (per 100g): Energy 64kJ / 15Cal (2126kJ / 508Cal) | Protein 0.8g (26.1g) | Fat total 1.1g (36.2g), saturated 0.1g (2.0g) | Carbohydrate 0.8g (28.1g), sugars 0.2g (6.8g) | Dietary fibre 0.4g (12.2g) | Sodium <1mg (13mg).

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We're a small family business based in Brisbane. We ship Australia-wide via Australia Post.

Once dispatched, Australia Post typically delivers to capital cities within 2–6 business days and regional areas within 5–8 business days. Once your order leaves our hands, delivery times are in Australia Post's control and occasional delays can occur.

Allergens

Handled in a facility that also processed peanut, soy, milk, egg, tree nuts, wheat, and sesame.

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How to Use Black Mustard Seeds

Heat oil or ghee until it shimmers, add a teaspoon of black mustard seeds, and wait for them to splutter and pop - about 15 to 30 seconds. This is tadka, or tempering, and it's what unlocks the warm, nutty flavour. Add curry leaves or cumin straight after, then pour over dal or stir through a curry base. One teaspoon serves four.

Have questions?

Are black mustard seeds the same as rai?

Yes. Rai (राई) is the Hindi name for black or brown mustard seeds. If a recipe calls for rai, these are what you want.

What's the difference between black and yellow mustard seeds?

Black mustard seeds are sharper and more pungent. Yellow (white) seeds are milder and are what goes into American-style condiment mustard. For Indian cooking, black is almost always the right call.

Do I have to fry them first?

For most Indian dishes, yes. Frying them in hot oil until they pop is what unlocks the nutty flavour. Used raw they stay bitter and sharp, which is only what you want in some pickles and dressings.

What can I use instead of black mustard seeds?

Brown mustard seeds are the closest swap. Yellow mustard seeds work at a pinch but are much milder.