Brooklyn Delhi

Brooklyn Delhi makes Indian condiments and meal starters, including tomato and roasted garlic achaar, chutneys, simmer sauces and heat-and-eat pouches. The recipes are rooted in Indian tradition but built to fit everyday cooking, and all the sauces and condiments are vegan. Cookbook author Chitra Agrawal and designer Ben Garthus started the brand in Brooklyn in 2014, first hand-making achaar to sell at city markets. Chitra still develops every recipe and Ben still designs the packaging.

• Where are the products made?

  In small batches in the USA.

• Are the products vegan, gluten-free or organic?

  All sauces and condiments are vegetarian and vegan. They are made with gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients, though not certified, and are not certified organic. There are no preservatives, artificial flavors or high-fructose corn syrup.

• How long do the products keep?

  Unopened, about 3 years. Once opened, refrigerate. Tomato Achaar has no preservatives, so use it within 2 weeks of opening with a clean, dry spoon. Simmer sauces are meant for one use; refrigerate leftovers and use within a few days, or freeze.

• What is achaar and how is it used?

  A staple Indian condiment, traditionally served like hot sauce on rice and curry. It also works in sandwiches, on eggs and in dips.

• How spicy are the products?

  The simmer sauces and Sweet Mango Chutney are mild, Tomato Achaar and Spicy Mango Chutney are medium, and Roasted Garlic Achaar is hot.

• Is Brooklyn Delhi sold outside the US?

  Yes, at select retailers in Canada and Australia.

• Who founded Brooklyn Delhi?

  Cookbook author Chitra Agrawal and designer Ben Garthus, in Brooklyn in 2014.