About

deep roots

from her farm to your plate

Influenced and inspired by the farms and produce of Bengal, Amar Khamar is a pioneering culinary force from Kolkata that presents a diverse and unique bouquet of over 100 regional, natural and value-added food products.

the name. the promise.

Amar Khamar has a larger vision to contribute to the preservation of culinary cultures, biodiversity and natural farming by shaping food consumption through its offer of ingredients, dining experiences and enthusiasm for engaging in dialogues about sustainable consumption.

our manifesto

I. Good food changes the world
We believe that the way we cultivate, process, buy, and cook our food can change the world for better. Every time you decide to buy food that has been produced in a sustainable way, you make the world a better place.
II. Food is everything we are
We want to inspire you to cook delicious and healthy food at home and eat it with your family, friends, and maybe even strangers or enemies, because good food is the essence of life.
III. The good earth is rich
Nature provides us with the best resources. That is why the farmers working with us follow nature-friendly farming methods and use traditional, non-genetically modified seeds. They do not use any harmful chemicals or pesticides. Their efforts helps to preserve mother nature for future generations.
IV. Nature is diverse
We curate for you a handpicked range of indigenous rice varieties, delicious pulses, flavourful spices, different types of honey, and more. Eat diverse and preserve nature's wealth.
V. We are all humans
Amar Khamar is a bridge between you and the farmers. Most farmers working with Amar Khamar are women who cultivate on a small piece of land for their family and you. Amar Khamar empowers them. We provide you the best products and a fair price to the farmers so that everybody thrives. Together we can make a difference.

we stand for

carefully curated products

We carefully curate hand-picked, artisanal products - the quality of which reflects the excellence of our farmers, local culinary heritage and nature-friendly practices. We uphold the highest standards for our products and the team works tirelessly to ensure that every product meets their watchful eyes before they reach you.

small-batch and

hand-made with love

We believe that our primary work has always been to create meaningful connections and what we are doing today is largely because of the connections we have built with farming communities across Bengal. Our work with farmers spans over many years to offer you the best products.

nurturing connections

enabling ecosystems

Our relationships with like-minded organisations is important to us as we work towards creating an ecosystem of meaningful co-existence. Be it in the sphere of agriculture or culinary art, we partner with amazing organisations to contribute to an ecosystem of sustainable organisations.