Go .. spice up your indian cooking!
Go Indian Spice is a Yorkshire Based company developing tasty Indian spice blends which are vegan, gluten-free, and low in salt. Their versatile and preservative free spice mixes are packed with flavour and can be used to make a variety of dishes, including curries, stir-fries, and marinades.
Founders Dave and Lucky, both of Indian heritage, are proud of their cherished family spice blends, which have been passed down and perfected through the generations.
For Dave, who grew up in a low-income household in Glasgow and raised by his single mother, times were tough and money was tight. ”We had to be really creative with the ingredients we had in the kitchen. If we had beans in the cupboard we would make a baked-bean masala curry - if we had eggs we would make curried scrambled eggs. We couldn't really get around too much as we relied on public transport so I spent alot of time in the kitchen with mum getting creative and developing really exciting family meals.”
Fast forward to today and Dave and Lucky met and live in Leeds with their 10 year old daughter. One day, when their daughter was very young, they ran out of some key spices to make their meal so in haste they bought a shop curry powder. Dave says “It was absolutely disgusting, full of preservatives and so much salt in it!!” There and then an idea was born and they realised they wanted to bring to the market their Punjabi and Indian unique spice blends so that others could create their very own healthy and tasty meals just as they had done.
They have worked hard to create bold and delicious flavours to bring to kitchens across the UK. Their blends; Refresh, Zing, Boost and Kickstart can be paired with meat, seafood and vegetables. Their website contains a wealth of recipes so their customers can get creative in their own kitchen!
The early days of getting business off the ground was not all been plain sailing.Dave says “I just thought it would all be so easy, I made many mistakes. I had to spend a lot of time contacting suppliers. However determination got them through and Dave tells us ‘I just want to say to anyone starting a business just don't give up, have faith in yourself, do your research properly, understand your market and stick to your goals. It won’t be easy, but just take things one step at a time, learn from your mistakes. Motivation and belief in yourself will get you through!”
Dave adds that although starting a business requires sacrifice it does come with fantastic rewards:
1. When you run your own business you are the boss and are independent - you make the rules
2. You can be flexible with your time and decide where and when you want to work
3. You are passionate about your own business, you have the vision, you get to do what you love
4. There is great satisfaction from seeing your business grow
Dave and Lucky are truly an inspiration and success story. They have a strong belief in giving back to the community and are passionate about helping others. They donate some of their spices to their local Salvation Army who then give to those in need. “We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal, no matter what their circumstances”.
For more information visit goindianspice.com
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Image: Lucky and her range of Go Indian Spices
