Hailed for its aroma and flavor alike, the ubiquitous garam masala elevates just about any dish with its signature complexity, versatility, and heat. While every family's recipe is different, garam masala makes up the base of thousands of South Asian dishes. After testing 25 versions and creating five of our own, you're holding our final blend — 12 single-origin, freshly-harvested spices that have been carefully roasted and blended for a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, earthy, and zesty flavors.
Sourced from 58 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this tin have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency. In our commitment to building a more equitable spice trade, we pay an average 4x premium to our farm partners.
Ingredients:
Jodhana Cumin, Hariyali Fennel, Nandini Coriander, Aranya Black Pepper, Wild Cinnamon Quills, Anamalai Mace, Anamalai Nutmeg, Black Cardamom, Himalayan Tejpatta, Green Cardamom, Makhir Ginger, Kandyan Cloves
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Our Basiya ginger is grown in a family-run food forest in the Amarwara Region of Madhya Pradesh alongside mango, moringa, and fig trees. This heirloom variety is what the local farmers grow to keep and use in their own homes. Known for its enduring fragrance and subtle sweetness, this ginger is commonly used medicinally and in cooking.
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Biryani is a celebration of aromatic, spice-laden rice cooked with hearty, marinated fillings. Every region of South Asia boasts their take on biryani as being the best there is. Without taking sides, we're proud to have created a blend that makes a damn good platter of biryani on its own, or acts as a deeply flavorful base for you to make a specific regional variation with! A perfect balance of spicy, salty, warming, earthy, and umami flavors, our masala is at once decadent and simple, distinct and customizable.
Sourced from 68 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this jar have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency. In our commitment to building a more equitable spice trade, we pay an average 6x premium to our farm partners.
Ingredients:
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Easily makes the most delicious steak of your life, but that's just beginning. This punchy, dynamic blend has Aranya Black Pepper, Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies, and Pahadi Pink Garlic for smoky umami; Hariyali Fennel and Wild Ajwain for herbacious depth; and just enough salt to bring every flavor into focus. Even if you’re not a meat eater, we implore you to try this masala — it might become your go-to for veggies, eggs, and more!
Ingredients:
Aranya Black Pepper, Pahadi Pink Garlic, Hariyali Fennel, Surya Salt, Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies, Wild Ajwain