Nitya Jain Seattle Based Food, Beverage Photographer

A person holds a black-and-white checkered box labeled FIRST SEED FOODS inside a larger cardboard box lined with protective brown material.

A hand lifts a container from an open box filled with labeled food containers, including Aloo Palak, Dal Tadka, China Masala, and Vegetable Korma. The box features a black and white checkered design.

A bowl of dal tadka garnished with cilantro, surrounded by a spice blend tin, a plate of whole spices, a bowl of red chili powder, dried lentils, and garlic cloves on a light-colored surface.

First Seed Foods is a woman-owned, plant-based, ready-to-eat Indian food brand. Founder Aarti Mala takes pride in sharing her family recipes that are vegan, oil-free, and made in small batches. We collaborated to showcase sustainable packaging and delicious Indian food that feels good and tastes very good!

A selection of Indian ready-to-eat meal containers labeled Rajma Masala, Dal Tadka, Aloo Palak, Vegetable Korma, and Chana Masala is arranged beside an open black-and-white checkered box on a marble surface.

A bowl of chana masala garnished with herbs sits on a gray surface, surrounded by raw chickpeas, ginger, garlic, a spoon, a white napkin, and packaging labeled Chana Masala.

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A bowl of Aloo Palak curry with potato chunks is placed next to a gold spoon, a container lid labeled Aloo Palak, a plate of spices, and a small dish of fresh spinach leaves on a light surface.

Client: First Seed Foods

Food stylist: Kristina Wolter

Photography & Creative Direction: Nitya Jain

A bowl of vegetable korma with visible cauliflower, carrots, and peas is surrounded by a gold spoon, spice powder, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cashew nuts, a white napkin, and korma packaging on a light surface.