Sunday 30 November 2014

Anila's Authentic Sauces

If you follow me on Twitter, you'll be familiar with Anila's Authentic Sauces. I've been banging on about these pots of deliciousness since 2012, but have yet to dedicate a whole post to them. So as I come to the bottom of yet another jar of my favorite sauce in their range, it seemed only right to share the love.



One of the aspects that those on the low FODMAP diet seem to struggle with the most is omitting onion and garlic from their cooking. This leads to shopping for premade sauces to be a complete nightmare. Pretty much every premade sauce on the market will have somewhere down the ingredient list: onion, garlic purée or garlic. GREAT.

This is where Anila's Authentic Sauces swoop in to save the day. They are made without any onion or garlic! But not only that, they are also without preservatives or additives and are free from sugar, dairy, gluten. But most importantly, t
hey're damn tasty. And you don't just need to take my word for it, Anila's Sauces have been award winning since 2005 and, at the time of writing, have won 12 Great Taste Awards.


They currently offer 9 curry sauces (I am never without their Spicy Korma Curry Sauce), 5 chutneys, 8 pickles and the mighty Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce. As a student this was my kitchen staple; as all students know that sweet chilli sauce is the cheat's secret to turning any dinner into a taste sensation. However my personal favorite sweet chilli use is the most simple of pleasures, the humble cheese sandwich. Spread some of that sweet chilli on bread, add some cheese, perhaps some ham and greenery and you've got yourself the best damn cheese sandwich that will ever grace your lips. If you're really feeling wild, turned it into a grilled chilli cheese sandwich (it's the simple things...).

So why are these sauces without onion and garlic? This is due to the belief that these heat-producing foods can excite the passions and lead the mind away from a constant awareness of spirituality. Using neither garlic or onion in cooking increases clarity and focus in meditation. I was so intrigued by the brand, I contacted Anila's Sauces asking them a few questions which they were kind enough to answer. It is at this point I would like to state this is NOT a sponsored post. Every Anila's Sauces product I've tried I've bought with my own hard earned cash. In fact, Anila's Sauces have no idea this post is even coming. My enthusiasm is purely based on my delight in finding such an array of delicious sauces in my local shop!

Q: What benefits do you gain from omitting onion and garlic from your diet? 
Anila's answer: Pure, clean taste.

Q: What are your top tips for creating robust flavours similar to onion and garlic? 
Anila's answer: In parts of India Asafoetida is used to give a similar taste.  We use fennel.
FODMAP free interruption: to read my post about asafoetida, click HERE. *shameless plug*

Q: What three words best describe what your brand means to you? 
Anila's answer: Authentic, Quality, Fresh Taste

Q: Do you have a philosophy? 
Anila's answer: I enjoy putting in good into the work I do, the greater the happiness I receive.  To keep working with love. Keep doing everything with love.

Q: What has been the highlight for Anila's Authentic Sauces so far? 
Anila's answer: Our success in winning awards.

Q: What made you decide to start hosting Cookery classes? 
Anila's answer: The number of vegetarians who would like to learn vegetarian Indian cooking.

Q: What are your top 3 Anila's Authentic Sauces products? 


Anila's sauces are available to buy online and are stocked in over 500 shops in the UK. You can see their full list here. I'm lucky that they are stocked in both my local Budgens and garden centre and often see their stall at the local Farmer's Market. So keep your eyes peeled if those are places you too like to frequent! 

After this little Twitter exchange Anila's sauces have been added to the Suitable Sauces section in the FODMAP Product Booklet by Kings College London. So round up, round up FODMAPers; your premade sauce buying stresses are now a thing of the past. 


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