{"title":"Top-Op","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop-Op is an Asian grocery label with a broad, mixed range, from tinned tropical fruit and dessert ingredients to nuts, grains and individual spices. Its strength is the less common ingredient, such as toddy palm seed or kala jeera, sold in plain packs alongside everyday basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTop-Op tins sit in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-in-syrup\"\u003efruit in syrup\u003c\/a\u003e: lychees, coconut meat, nata de coco and toddy palm seed slices. Dessert makers will find china grass under agar and gelatine and yellow sev under falooda. There are roasted monkey nuts under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peanuts\"\u003epeanuts\u003c\/a\u003e, white quinoa, and spices including kala jeera under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cumin-seeds\"\u003ecumin seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, clove powder, whole haldi under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-spices\"\u003eherbal spices\u003c\/a\u003e and rai bhardo under fenugreek and mustard powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLychees and toddy palm seed are chilled and served with their syrup, or folded into a fruit cocktail with nata de coco for a Thai or Filipino style dessert. China grass sets milk into a firm, sliceable pudding and sets the layers of a falooda, which then gets yellow sev, rose syrup and basil seeds. Monkey nuts are the shell-on peanuts for cracking with a cup of tea. Rai bhardo, split mustard seed, is the base of Gujarati pickles such as methia keri, kala jeera perfumes Kashmiri and Mughlai rice, and whole dried turmeric is ground fresh at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore china grass and sev in sealed packs in a dry place, and refrigerate leftover tinned fruit in a covered bowl, never in the open tin. To compare, see the tinned fruit from Del Monte and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dessert-mixes\"\u003edessert mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"top-op-haldi-whole-50g","title":"Top-Op Haldi Whole 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop-Op Haldi Whole is dried whole turmeric root, the knobbly golden-orange rhizome that is ground to make haldi powder. Buying it whole keeps its earthy, slightly bitter aroma fresh until the moment you grind it, and the pieces store for months in a sealed jar. This 50g pack is a produce of India, packed for Top Op Foods of Stanmore, a UK spice brand established in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak the roots into small pieces and grind them to a fine powder in a spice grinder, then sieve and store in an airtight jar for dals, sabzis and curries. Whole pieces can be simmered in milk with black pepper and a little palm candy or jaggery for haldi doodh, or added to pickling brines and stocks. Turmeric root is also used in puja: a piece is often tied with a thread or placed on the thali for Navratri, weddings and Pongal. Keep the pack dry and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% whole turmeric root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind fresh for brighter haldi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce of India, 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock up on whole spices with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/top-op-kala-jeera-100g\"\u003eTop-Op Kala Jeera 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-spices\"\u003eherbal spices\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242300490067,"sku":null,"price":0.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/top-op-haldi-whole-50g-front.png?v=1791370188"},{"product_id":"top-op-kala-jeera-100g","title":"Top-Op Kala Jeera 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop-Op Kala Jeera is black cumin seed, also sold as shahi jeera: thin, dark, curved seeds with a sweeter, more delicate and slightly smoky flavour than everyday white cumin. It is the cumin of Mughlai and North Indian rice dishes, used where a refined, aromatic finish matters. This 100g pack is a produce of Pakistan, packed for Top Op Foods of Stanmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFry half a teaspoon in hot ghee for a few seconds, until fragrant but not dark, to start a pot of biryani, pulao or jeera rice, then add whole spices and onions. Kala jeera also goes into homemade garam masala, kormas and rich paneer gravies for Diwali dinners, and a pinch can be dry-roasted and crushed over raita or kebabs. Because the seeds are delicate, add them early in hot fat and keep the heat moderate. The pack notes that a few stalks may remain, so pick through before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: black cumin seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeter and smokier than white cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few stalks may remain, as noted on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce of Pakistan, 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-black-cumin-seeds-100g\"\u003eSamayal Black Cumin Seeds 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cumin-seeds\"\u003ecumin seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242301768019,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/top-op-kala-jeera-100g-front.png?v=1791370198"},{"product_id":"top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-300g","title":"Top-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted are whole peanuts roasted in their shells, the classic crack-and-eat snack. Roasting in the shell keeps the nuts inside dry and crunchy with a toasty, nutty flavour, and the papery skins rub off easily. The single ingredient is monkey nuts, with no added salt. This 300g bag is a produce of China, packed for Top Op Foods of Stanmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip into a bowl and crack open as a teatime or film-night snack, or take a bag along for bonfire night and Diwali gatherings. Shelled, the nuts can be lightly crushed into sabudana khichdi or vada for Navratri vrat, or pounded with green chilli and sendha namak for a quick peanut chutney. They also go into chikki with jaggery, poha and chaat. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place so the nuts stay crisp. Contains peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole roasted peanuts in shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce of China, 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a larger bag, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-550g\"\u003eTop-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted 550g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peanuts\"\u003epeanuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242302488915,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-300g-front.png?v=1791370210"},{"product_id":"top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-550g","title":"Top-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted 550g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted are whole peanuts roasted in their shells for that familiar crack-open snack with a toasty, nutty crunch. The shells keep the nuts inside dry and fresh, and the only ingredient is monkey nuts, with no added salt or oil. This family-size 550g bag is a produce of China, packed for Top Op Foods of Stanmore, and suits sharing over the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour into a large bowl for guests during Dussehra and Diwali, bonfire night or a family film evening, with a second bowl for the shells. Shelled nuts are handy in the kitchen too: crush them into Navratri sabudana khichdi and vada, grind with chilli and lemon for peanut chutney, cook with jaggery into chikki, or scatter over poha and kachumber salad. Once the bag is open, fold the top over and keep it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard. Contains peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole roasted peanuts in shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce of China, 550g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller bag, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-300g\"\u003eTop-Op Monkey Nuts Roasted 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peanuts\"\u003epeanuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242303340883,"sku":null,"price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/top-op-monkey-nuts-roasted-550g-front.png?v=1791370219"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/collections\/brand-top-op.png?v=1790847853","url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/top-op.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}