Dried oregano from Bowatte, a kitchen herb sold by the Kandy dispensary with its spices. The dried leaves have an earthy, slightly bitter, warm smell and taste that is familiar from Mediterranean cooking.
What is in it
Dried oregano leaves (Origanum vulgare). See the label for the full details.
How it is used
- Sprinkled on pizza and stirred into tomato sauces
- Rubbed onto meat, fish or vegetables before roasting or grilling
- Added to salad dressings, marinades and soups
- Crumbled between the fingers just before use to release the aroma
In the pack
20g of dried oregano.
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light and steam, so the herb keeps its aroma.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.


