The film is based on the novel of the same name by Bhagavad Gita. It tells the story of Tulasamma (played by Aishwarya Rai), a strong-willed and independent spice blend maker who lives in a small village in India. Tulasamma is known for her extraordinary ability to create unique spice blends that have the power to heal and bring people together. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a British spice merchant, Douglas (played by Ralph Fiennes), and falls in love with him.
