By Vidushi Singh
July 13, 2023
Discover the rich variety of Indian salts, including table salt to Himalayan pink salt each offering unique flavors and culinary experiences.
Commonly used in Indian households, refined and iodized to prevent iodine deficiency. Finely ground with a uniform texture.
Unrefined salt, "Sendha Namak" in Hindi, harvested from mines. Off-white or pinkish color. Used during religious fasting (vrat).
Pungent and tangy, "Kala Namak" in Hindi. Mined from volcanic regions, condiment in chaats, chutneys, and pickles.
Produced by evaporating seawater. Harvested from Indian coastal regions. Minimal processing, retains natural minerals, slightly different flavours.
Mined from Khewra Salt Mine, Pakistan. Gourmet salt, pink color, mild flavor, rich in minerals. Used for seasoning and presentation.
Sea salt stuffed into bamboo tubes, heated multiple times. Believed to have medicinal properties in Ayurveda.