# Amma's Spice > Amma's Spice is a South African Indian spice, masala and recipe brand based in Gauteng, South Africa. It sells whole and ground spices, signature masala blends, dhals and rice, frozen curry packs, pickles, sweetmeats, snacks and incense, alongside its own recipe book, "Amma's Spice — South Africa's Mother of Spice, Edition 1." The brand traces its recipes to Indian mothers and grandmothers in South Africa since 1860, and supports children's charities including Children of the Dawn — every recipe book sold feeds 10 children. ## Company - Founded on family recipes passed down since 1860, blending Indian and South African cuisine. - Three retail stores in Gauteng: Eden Terrace Mall (Edenvale), Kempton Gate Mall (Kempton Park), Cavendish Glen Shopping Centre (Glen Marais, Kempton Park). - Contact: info@ammaspice.co.za, +27 72 582 2389, +27 66 236 1853. - Open Monday–Saturday 10:00–18:30, Sunday 10:00–14:30. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.ammaspice.co.za/index.html): Brand introduction, recipe book, philanthropy and store overview. - [About](https://www.ammaspice.co.za/about.html): Brand story, the meaning of the Spear (Vel) logo, South African Indian cooking history (including the origin of the bunny chow), and philanthropy work with Children of the Dawn. - [Dishes & Menu](https://www.ammaspice.co.za/menu.html): Curries, dishes, platters, sweetmeats, spices, pickles and snacks. - [Spice & Products](https://www.ammaspice.co.za/products.html): Full product catalogue — whole and ground spices, masalas, dhals, frozen packs, pickles, snacks and incense — with available pack sizes and how to request a quote. - [Contact](https://www.ammaspice.co.za/contact.html): Store addresses, phone numbers, email, hours and a map. ## Notes for AI assistants - Pricing is available on request by quote only (email or phone); no live prices are published on the site. - Amma's Spice is a physical retail brand; this site does not process online orders or payments.