Jodhpur Thin Fennel Seeds | Patli Saunf, Rajasthan

These thin fennel seeds are grown in Rajasthan's Jodhpur belt. This patli saunf, also called barik saunf or choti saunf, has small, slender seeds with more sweetness per bite than the everyday saunf used in tempering. Buy patli saunf online here in 50 g and 100 g packs.

Why buy our thin fennel seeds

• Bred for sweetness: smaller seeds, less bulk and more sweetness per bite than everyday saunf.
• Direct from farmers: sourced from farmers in the Jodhpur region who have grown saunf for generations.
• Nothing added: cleaned, sun-dried and packed without added colour, sugar coating or artificial flavouring.
• Slender, light green seeds: full of natural oils that release a cooling, anise-like flavour when you chew.

How to use patli saunf

Chew a few seeds and the sweetness hits before anything else, more concentrated and immediate than regular saunf. This finer variety is traditionally kept aside as a natural mouth freshener rather than used in everyday cooking. Badi saunf, the larger seed, is the one used in tadka for a dal or curry.

• Chew a few seeds after a meal.
• Keep a bowl on the dining table, as many Indian homes do after lunch and dinner.
• Add to paan and supari mixes.
• Mix into homemade mukhwas blends.

Pack sizes and storage

Choose a 50 g pack for a table bowl or a 100 g pack for a family that uses saunf after every meal. Store the seeds in an airtight container away from sunlight and moisture so they stay sweet and fresh. What you get is pure, unprocessed thin fennel, the way it has been enjoyed across Rajasthan for decades.

Pairs well with

Many homes keep both kinds of saunf: thin seeds for the table and large seeds for the stove. For tadka and curries, pick our larger Jodhpur fennel seeds (badi saunf). Add Neemuch ajwain from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh to your spice shelf. Browse more in our Rajasthan spice collection.

Sourced from Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Also known as Patli Saunf, Barik Saunf, Choti Saunf
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare (thin variety)
No added colour, sugar coating, or artificial flavour
Packed at source to retain freshness

Chew 8 to 10 seeds directly after meals as a natural mouth freshener.
Add to homemade mukhwas or paan mix for extra sweetness.
Sprinkle over salads or raita for a mild anise flavour.
Brew with hot water for saunf tea (fennel tea).
Mix into ladoo or barfi recipes for a subtle aromatic note.

12 months from date of packaging when stored in a cool, dry place.
Keep in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
Avoid exposure to moisture to retain the natural sweetness and aroma.