Our Story
From ancient grain to a considered daily ritual.
Adi Anadi began with a simple belief: that the grains, spices and food traditions trusted by generations still have a place in modern life.
We bring these ingredients forward through conscious preparation, small-batch making and simple, versatile formats for everyday living.
It started as an offering.
Our journey began in India, with the simple act of serving food in an ashram where we met and our shared relationship with food, tradition and nourishment began.
Made for considered lives.
For people who appreciate food with a little more care behind it — from everyday nourishment to shared rituals and thoughtful gifting.
Everyday Nourishment
Considered foods for the rhythm of life.
Intentional Living
Simple ingredients and honest preparation.
Conscious Gifting
Handcrafted foods made to be shared.
Our relationship with food is intimate.
Avinash's relationship begins at the source — surrounded by spices, native grains, and time-honored food traditions in India. Grounded in his upbringing, he embodies a philosophy of nourishment and a life well lived: nurtured by food that sustains families for generations. A well-read and internationally travelled architectural designer — specialising in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney and Management from AUT — in his time living, studying, and working across India, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, he has embraced a closer understanding of the world.
Saiby, raised in Northern NSW, learned early that what we consume deeply alters how we live. Diagnosed at age eight alongside family members, navigating coeliac disease meant experientially knowing how profoundly a single ingredient impacts well-being. Guided by her personal journey and a lifelong curiosity about how food, ingredients, and wellbeing intersect, she studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University. Her life centres on flavour, simplicity, and a deep connection to food heritage.
“Together, they bring to life the ancient and the mystic — activated and consciously crafted for nourishing everyday rituals.
When we made New Zealand home.
We noticed something simple: many of the ancient grains that have nourished generations are becoming less familiar in everyday kitchens.
Yet modern life leaves little time for the soaking, sprouting, roasting and preparation these ingredients have traditionally required.
So we began asking a simple question:
What if ancient ingredients could become part of modern rituals without losing what makes them valuable?
That answer became Ādi-Anādi.
Ancient, made everyday.
We don't romanticise the past. We bring forward what worked — cleanly, carefully and beautifully — into the lives we actually live.
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We roast, bake, activate, blend and finish in small batches, choosing ingredients we would be happy to serve at our own table.
Nothing is scaled at the cost of care. Nothing is added without purpose.
Heritage Roots
Ancient ingredients, timeless traditions.
Handcrafted
Small batches, consciously made.
Considered
Simple, honest ingredients.
Sourcing, roasting, and keeping.
Q.Where do you source your millets and spices?
We view sourcing as an act of curation. Our ingredients are carefully selected from trusted partners who share our commitment to clean, authentic foods, ensuring every batch is true to its heritage.
Q.What does your roasting process involve?
Each batch is slow-roasted by hand in small quantities, with temperature and time tuned to the grain or spice. This coaxes depth and aroma without bitterness, and keeps the character of each ingredient intact.
Q.How should I store these products at home?
Keep them in a cool, dry place, sealed in their original pouch. Once opened, reseal tightly and use within a few weeks for the freshest flavor. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Curious about the range?
Explore our three formats—or reach out with questions on ingredients, pairings, and the best fit for your goals.
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