We're so proud to be partnering with the Agariya community, a tribe that has been working in the salt district of Gujarat, India for generations, to bring you this solar-powered, earth-filtered, and hand-pounded salt. Using solar pumps provided by our local NGO partners, the Agariyas harvest this bright, inland salt from the desert’s underground water table. The salt’s high-mineral content is preserved through a slow-filtration process through the desert soil. In partnership with a local women's self-help group, whose members then hand-pound the salt to the perfect texture for everyday use, we are able to ensure that the salt retains as much flavour as possible. Our salt comes from the famous desert s alt pans in the Wild Ass Sanctuary and Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. After Gandhi's Dandi Salt March in 1930, Gujarati salt became a symbol of freedom and an act of nonviolent civil disobedience against the British Empire. We like to think of ours as emblematic of sunshine and freedom alike.
| Form | Hand-Pounded Salt |
|---|---|
| Origin | Gujarat, India |
| Best For | Everyday cooking, enhancing natural flavors |
| Size Options | 90g Everyday Tin, 350g Chef Tin |
| Flavor Profile | Bright, high-mineral |
| Key Ingredients | Solar-harvested desert salt |
This salt is definitely unique. It has a very bright, clean mineral flavor that really pops on vegetables and grilled fish. I got the Everyday Tin and the texture is good for sprinkling. My only minor critique is that sometimes it feels a bit too fine for recipes where I'd prefer a coarser grain to feel the crunch.
I've been using this Surya Salt for a few months now and it's become indispensable. The flavor is incredibly bright and full of character, truly bringing out the natural tastes in my food in a way that regular salt just doesn't. It's fantastic on everything, particularly good with salads and fresh herbs. The 350g Chef Tin is a great size for regular use.
The flavor is truly bright and unique, definitely an upgrade from standard table salt. I purchased the Everyday Tin, and while it's good, the grind is a bit finer than I prefer for a 'hand-pounded' texture.
The bright mineral notes in this salt are superb.
You can truly taste the quality and the unique origin.
