Traders of the month

Spice Mountain is a one-stop shop for all your flavouring needs. Magali Russie sources spices from all over the world, from Calabrian fennel pollen to Nepalese peppercorns, working directly with producers where possible. She also draws on her extensive knowledge to roast and create blends in her London kitchen, following culturally diverse recipes, both new and traditional.

Arabica’s menu of colourful meze and small plates, flatbreads from the clay oven, and meat and fish from the charcoal grill draws inspiration from the fertile valleys of Jordan, mountain villages of Lebanon and vibrant cities of Istanbul, Beirut, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Perch at the bar to watch the chefs at work and linger over a cocktail or hunker down for a Middle Eastern-inspired feast.

Dawn Smith has taken her love for Jamaican food and, using traditional methods and fine fresh ingredients, created sauces, seasonings and jellies, tapping into recipes that have been used for generations. The range includes sweet red pepper jelly, jerk seasoning and pepper sauce, all of which bring the essence of home-cooked Caribbean cuisine to life.

Urvesh Parvais and his mother Lalita work to recipes that have been passed down over many generations in Gujarat, India. Their flair and passion for the food of their forbears comes alive in the range of Gujarati street fare and curries served at the stall, made using only fresh ingredients and whole spices.

Wiltshire Chilli Farm has been growing chillies and vegetables on its family farm for 13 years using purely soil, water, sunshine and seeds harvested from previous crops. Its small team of dedicated chilli lovers and chefs use locally sourced, sustainably produced ingredients to create their delicious range of condiments and snacks.

Inspired by the vibrant images, sounds and smells of India’s city streets, Gaurav and Sandhya are determined to brighten your day with a menu that showcases the best of Indian vegetarian street food. Fresh, fragrant dishes drawn from all corners of the subcontinent include moong dal dosa, dosa chaat and egg kati roll. A feast for your eyes, as well as your taste buds.

Offering the highest quality Southeast Asian ingredients and store cupboard essentials, Raya combines delicious authenticity with an unflagging commitment to eco-friendly, community-focused sourcing. That means turning to small local producers for popular and lesser-known ingredients – from wholegrain riceberry and mung bean flour, to homemade curry pastes.

Mrs Sandhu knows all there is to know about Punjabi food. she makes everything from scratch in her Hitchin kitchen then, with her daughter Preet, brings it to Borough Market every Friday and Saturday. Temptings lives up to its name with a wide range of delicious savoury and fruit-based chutneys, pickles and fragrantly spiced hot pancakes.

Traditional Turkish produce sourced via the family of husband-and-wife team Graham and Cimen from Gemlik, a region famed for its olives. The stall sells more than 25 varieties of cured, unmarinated olives. Other specialities include black olive paste, hummus, meze, baklava, Turkish coffee and a vast range of traditionally made Turkish delight.

Brindisa is one of the country’s best-known importers of high-quality, carefully sourced Spanish food. Its products range from the world-famous Ibérico bellota ham and manchego cheese, to lesser-known delicacies such as morcilla and mojama. At lunchtime, the hot chorizo and rocket roll, served outside the shop, is a treat not to be missed.