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From Kampala to Your Kitchen Table

“Whilst growing up in Uganda, some of my most treasured memories are of my mother preparing food in the courtyard of the kitchen. Inspired by these memories, I created a range of fresh curry pastes based on our traditional family recipes.”

We offer a wide range of personally crafted artisan spice blends, snacks, jars of delicious chutneys and pickles, and curry sauces, as well as recipe books showcasing the versatility of our pastes.

Fresh

All our herbs come fresh from the market on the day of production, and we roast and blend our own spices where possible, always using the highest quality ingredients.

Tasty

Made in small batches with a perfect blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, our award-winning, all-natural products deliver exceptional flavour and captivating aromas.

Healthy

Shemin’s can benefit your health just as much as your tastebuds! Made without additives, preservatives or colours, all our pastes, sauces, breads and most of our spice blends are sugar free.

The Story Behind Our Spices

Award-Winning Taste with roots

A Pestle, a Mortar, and a New Beginning

In 1972, at just 14 years old, Shemin was forced to leave her home in Kampala, Uganda. Of the few precious possessions she could carry with her to the UK, she chose one that would define her future: her pestle and mortar.

Freshness Without Compromise

After arriving in the UK, Shemin found that the mass-produced curry pastes on the shelves lacked the vibrancy and soul of the food she loved. She knew she could do better. Using that same pestle and mortar, she began crafting pastes that prioritised taste, freshness, and versatility.

A Family Legacy Realised

What started in a home kitchen grew into a family legacy. When Shemin’s son, Jamie, returned from China to join the business, we moved from the kitchen table to SALSA-accredited premises. Today, we’ve sold over a million pots of curry paste with over 40 Great Taste Gold Stars and the title of Curry Product of the Year. But ultimately our heart remains in the same place: making authentic, award-winning food accessible to everyone.

James Martin Loves our paste

We were then lucky enough to catch the attention of one of the country’s most famous chefs, James Martin who cooked with Shemin’s on his BBC1 TV show Home Comforts.

“A curry to beat any takeaway in 15 minutes. Now that’s magic.”

James Martin, Celebrity Chef

Watch James cook with Shemin’s on BBC ONE

Jamie being interviewed after winning Curry Product of the Year Award

Dame Judi Dench trying Shemin’s Curry Paste. We were glad to hear she ‘has a pack of Shemin’s in the fridge’!

We were then lucky enough to catch the attention of one of the country’s most famous chefs, James Martin who cooked with Shemin’s on his BBC1 TV show Home Comforts.

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Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste

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Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Medium Curry Paste is our multi award-winning paste, made to our family recipe. It brings together warming spices with a gentle, balanced heat. As it cooks, it builds a rich, comforting flavour that works beautifully with everything from chicken to vegetables.

Shemin's Mild Curry Paste

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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.

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Selection of Six Shemin's Curry Pastes

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Selection of Six Shemin's Curry Pastes

Enjoy six of our most loved curry pastes in one set. Each Shemin’s paste is made in small batches from our family recipe, full of fresh spices and authentic flavour. This selection is ideal for trying new dishes, cooking a variety of curries, or keeping your kitchen stocked with flavourful options.

Shemin's Korma Curry Sauce

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Shemin's Jalfrezi Curry Sauce

Shemin’s Jalfrezi Curry Sauce is an award-winning sauce that's rich, tangy and full of flavour. Made with bell peppers, tomatoes, green chillies and carefully balanced spices, it delivers a gentle heat that builds as it cooks. With a medium-to-hot kick it's perfect for turning simple ingredients into a proper, flavourful curry at home.

Shemin's Korma Curry Sauce

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Shemin's Korma Curry Sauce

Shemin’s Korma Curry Sauce is a mild, creamy curry sauce with subtle sweetness and gentle spice. Made with onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, cream, and a delicate blend of warming spices, it’s smooth, comforting and beautifully balanced. With its gentle flavour, it’s perfect for turning simple ingredients into a deliciously satisfying curry at home.

Shemin's Madras Curry Sauce

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Shemin's Madras Curry Sauce

Shemin’s Madras Curry Sauce is our award-winning sauce bursting with intense, vibrant flavour. Made with tomatoes, onions, butter and a masterful blend of aromatic spices, it delivers a tantalising heat while keeping the authentic Indian character. With its bold, rich taste, it’s perfect for turning simple ingredients into an authentic Madras curry at home.

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Selection of Six Shemin's Spice Blends

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Selection of Six Shemin's Spice Blends

A complete collection of our spice blends in one bundle. Perfect for exploring new flavours or stocking up your spice cupboard. Ideal for adventurous home cooks.

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Shemin's Cassia Cinnamon Bark

Warm, sweet and aromatic cinnamon bark. Perfect for slow-cooked curries and spice blends. Adds comforting depth.

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Shemin's Ground Coriander

Warm, citrusy ground coriander with gentle sweetness. Balances heat beautifully in curries. A core everyday spice.

2 Peshwari Naan Breads

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2 Peshwari Naan Breads

Shemin’s Peshwari Naan Breads are made the traditional way, hand stretched and flame baked for a soft, airy texture. Filled with coconut, apple and juicy sultanas, they add a gentle sweetness that balances warming curries beautifully.

4 Garlic Naan Breads

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4 Garlic Naan Breads

Shemin’s Garlic Naan Breads are made the traditional way, hand stretched and flame baked for a soft, fluffy texture. With a generous garlic flavour, they’re ideal for scooping up sauces and adding extra depth to your meal.

4 Wholemeal Naan Breads

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4 Wholemeal Naan Breads

Shemin’s Wholemeal Naan Breads are hand stretched and flame baked for a soft texture with a golden, bubbly finish. Made with wholemeal flour, they have a gentle nutty flavour with a slight natural sweetness. A wholesome choice that pairs perfectly with rich, warming curries.

Loved by curry enthusiast globally

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After so many years the quality of your products remains true. Thank you team Shemins!

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Many thanks as always, going to try out your new Tikka paste, after all these years it will be interesting to taste the difference Cheers, Syd Roberts

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Have used fora few years now. Love it. Looking forward to trying the tikka curry paste

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Great service and products thanks

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Brilliant fantastic selection of everything

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Love your pastes. We’re not adventurous enough with what we cook. Need to look at your recipe suggestions more