About us


150 years .......      The saga of a Rich Heritage          


Then...... our social portrait was undergoing a rapid change. Innovative thoughts and imaginations left its mark all around in education, culture, transportation. But even then housewives had endless time at their disposal. Krishna Chandra Dutta was a man with foresight. He accomplished the task of making best quality whole spices available to the still veiled women of the society.


"The vision to win ~
The fire to excel ~
The urge to explore ~"


These are what dared Late Krishna Chandra Dutta dealt with variety of spices in West Bengal of India, hundred and fifty years back. And it was Late Judhisthir Dutta, the worthy grandson of Krishna Chandra who started a manufacturing unit of ground spices in the year 1958. Thus Cookme was born.


Cookme is an indispensable household name for powdered spices - relishes of a golden heritage, thriving present and a promising tomorrow. With extra care taken to maintain the super quality of the finished products with state-of-the-art machinery used to increase the production with specialised labour producing a large output and matchless quality with special importance being given to attractive packaging.


Gradually the social changes marked the awakening of the women's souls. They stepped out into the vast world outside and changes were imperative in the realm of cooking. Judhisthir Dutta, the able successor of Krishna Chandra Dutta took the initiative to help the ladies cope with the fast track both in and outside the home. Cookme had introduced with other Ready mixed spices. The passion to surge ahead impelled him to shape his grandfather's dream into a raging reality.



Now .... on the threshold of the 21st century, women have even less time to spare for cooking. Cookme does not sit back in smug complacency. With relentless dedication and research, Cookme has introduced Cookme Curry Paste a unique combination of age-old quality and modern techniques. One need not bother about grinding, mixing or pouring of spices and oil, just scoop out a spoonful straight from the bottle. Even an amateur can churn out dishes with the perfect blend of taste and flavour that speaks of the tradition of Cookme, the unchallenged.




Alongwith these and an evergrowing range, Late Judhisthir Dutta has established Cookme as an extraordinary sumptuous name. Inexplorable dedication and a wholehearted belief in the dictum - "Even the best can be improved" are the secret recipes. Behind Cookme's unbeatable success. Both at home and the world.



With view to make Cookme really National, J.D. Marketing Pvt. Ltd. was launched in 1993. With the Bangalore unit, this new company soon started production as well as marketing of Cookme spices. With new technology, automated modern machines, team of thoroughly professional experts, backed by a century of experience and latest research findings, J.D. Marketing soon surged its way through the maze of spice products in the market. And Cookme remains the Leader. Till date, the R & D department at Bangalore & Kolkata are never at rest. Always alert, always probing, they are constantly experimenting with new products, new concepts. Thus remains Cookme today.



Balanced evenly on two wings Krishna Chandra Dutta Spice Pvt. Ltd. and J.D. Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Flying ahead with motto.

"EVEN THE BEST CAN BE IMPROVED."