Turmeric sourced directly from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Naturally grown, high in curcumin, packed fresh in small batches; and delivered to kitchens across India.
Maanila Foods was born from our connection to Uttarakhand. No matter where life took us, we always remained deeply rooted in the hills we call home. But living in the cities made us realise something was missing; the haldi we used every day lacked the aroma, the rich golden colour and the natural goodness we had grown up with.
So we returned to our roots. To the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, where turmeric is naturally grown in the Himalayan foothills, nurtured by clean mountain air, fertile soil and generations of traditional farming. We work directly with local farmers, source in small batches and ensure they are paid fairly.
What arrives in your packet is what left their fields: naturally grown haldi, sun-dried in mountain air, freshly ground in small batches. No blending. No polishing. No stories that aren't true.
Every choice we make; from the seed to the seal; is quietly obsessed with keeping this haldi the way it grew.
Turmeric from the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand is known for its naturally higher curcumin content compared to many commercially available varieties. Curcumin is the compound responsible for turmeric's vibrant colour and many of its traditional wellness benefits.
Sourced exclusively from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, our turmeric comes from one origin; preserving its unique flavour, aroma and consistency. Never blended with turmeric from multiple regions.
We grind turmeric in small batches to help preserve its natural aroma, colour and freshness before it reaches your kitchen.
Curcumin is the natural golden pigment inside the turmeric root. It is what gives haldi its unmistakable colour, its warm earthy aroma, and much of its characteristic flavour.
The variety grown in the Kumaon hills is prized for its naturally higher curcumin content; nothing added, nothing extracted. You can see it in the deep gold of the powder and taste it the moment it hits warm ghee.
For centuries, haldi has been valued in Indian kitchens and in Ayurveda as a cornerstone ingredient. We simply try to honour that tradition by keeping ours as close to the field as we can.
Freshly ground. Small batch. Shipped across India.
Naturally grown in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand. Deep golden colour, strong aroma and a naturally rich curcumin content; the way real haldi is meant to be.
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Small families in the Kumaon hills who have grown haldi for generations.
Roots are lifted by hand once fully mature and rich in colour.
Each root is carefully washed and sorted; the good, and only the good.
Slow sun-drying under Himalayan skies to preserve aroma and colour.
Ground in small batches to protect the essential oils and flavour.
Freshly filled into airtight packets; never touched by anything artificial.
Shipped across India, straight from the hills to your home.
“The colour and smell reminded me of the haldi my mother would grind at home. This is what real turmeric is supposed to be.”
Meera Sharma
Bengaluru
Haldi is only the beginning. Over the coming seasons, we will be bringing more of the Kumaon pantry to your kitchen; one honest ingredient at a time.
Slow-grown kidney beans from the high valleys.
Finger millet; the resilient grain of the hills.
Horse gram, long treasured in Kumaoni kitchens.
Black soybean, sun-dried and rich in flavour.
Herb-crushed pink salt, a hillside classic.
Delivered pan-India in 2–4 business days. Shipping is calculated at checkout from ₹50, based on your delivery state and order weight.
As haldi is a consumable food product, returns are not accepted after delivery. This is to maintain hygiene and food-safety standards.
Replacements are offered only if the product arrives damaged, defective or incorrect. Please write to us within 24 hours of delivery with photographs of the package and product.
Questions about a batch, a delivery, or the farms we work with; we would love to hear from you.
