Dark · chilliMeghalaya
Bhut Jolokia
Deep, earthy cocoa with a slow blooming kick of Meghalaya ghost pepper. The warmth lingers and draws out the fruit in the cacao.
Pairs withAged rum, Peaty single malt, Espresso
Connected to the Soil, Authentic to the Core.
Our storyTaste has a better memory than we do with chocolate.
Where ROOTED begins

The first luxury
There is nothing better to make your day than a bite of chocolate, and if it comes in flavours enjoyed through generations, that is the icing on the cake.
At Heritage On My Plate, we have wrapped chocolate's first luxury in our own traditional twist. ROOTED is a range inspired by India's rich food heritage: a heritage ingredient at the core, encased in handmade chocolate.
Every bar is handcrafted in small batches, with the emphasis on skill, patience and quality rather than speed.
Single origin cacao from shade grown estates in South India, made into chocolate by us.
One heritage ingredient per bar, chosen from flavours passed down through generations.
Small batches, made by hand in our New Delhi kitchen.
The collection
Single origin South Indian cacao, shade grown, fermented, slow roasted and stone ground in small batches.
A heritage ingredient at the core of every bar.
Dark · chilliMeghalaya
Deep, earthy cocoa with a slow blooming kick of Meghalaya ghost pepper. The warmth lingers and draws out the fruit in the cacao.
Pairs withAged rum, Peaty single malt, Espresso
65% darkKarnataka
Dark roasted coffee and sweet Ceylon cinnamon over a velvety 65% base, inspired by South Indian coffee estates.
Pairs withFilter coffee, Cappuccino, Chai
Dark · citrusMaharashtra
Bright, zesty orange peel that gives way to a smooth, deep dark chocolate finish. Balanced, never too sweet.
Pairs withEspresso, Earl Grey, Aged cognac
Just the bean, roasted and ground slowly.
85% darkKerala
Robust cocoa with roasted nuts, earthy spice and a hint of dried fruit. Low bitterness, low acidity, a velvety melt. Only 15% cane sugar.
Pairs withStrong espresso, Grated over oats
65% darkKarnataka
Ripe berry and gentle nutty notes with a smooth, low astringency melt. Slow roasted, stone ground, nothing added.
Pairs withPour over coffee, Black tea, Pinot Noir
Memory · Ingredient · Place
ROOTED is a map of India in a few bars. The cacao is the soil. The ingredient is the memory.
Naturally fermented and slow roasted. The base of all five ROOTED bars.
The ghost pepper of the Northeast, infused for a slow, warming heat.
Dark roasted coffee and sweet Ceylon cinnamon, the smell of a kitchen waking up.
Natural orange peel over dark cacao, bright and never too sweet.

From bean to bar
South Indian cacao, naturally fermented, then slow roasted in small batches.
Ground on stone and conched slowly to smooth out harsh tannins.
Tempered until it snaps cleanly and holds its shine.
For the heritage bars, the ingredient goes in last: ghost pepper, coffee and cinnamon, or orange.
Gifting
ROOTED boxes for Diwali, weddings and personalised gifting, with custom sleeves and notes for larger orders.


Questions
We make the chocolate ourselves, starting from the cacao bean: sorting, roasting, grinding, tempering and moulding, instead of melting down ready-made chocolate.
It starts sweet and the heat builds slowly at the finish. If you enjoy a little chilli, you will enjoy it.
New to dark chocolate? Start with Orange or the 65% Plain Dark. If you already love intense chocolate, go for the 85% Premium Dark.
Yes. All five bars are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and non GMO, made with cacao, cocoa butter and organic cane sugar.
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, ideally between 16°C and 20°C. Avoid the fridge unless your room is very warm.
Yes, we ship pan-India. Shipping is free on orders of ₹800 and above; below that, a small charge by region is shown at checkout.
ROOTED is one chapter of Heritage On My Plate. Explore the rest of the kitchen.
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