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Indian Cooking Essentials Kit (5 Spice Starter Set)

Indian Cooking Essentials Kit (5 Spice Starter Set)

Everything you need to start cooking Indian food properly.

New to Indian cooking and not sure what to buy? These are the 5 spices that do most of the work. Turmeric, garam masala, red chilli, cumin and dhana jeera turn up in almost every Indian recipe worth making, so with these on the shelf you can cook dal, curry, biryani and roast vegetables without another trip to the shops. Sourced directly from India, packed in Brisbane. Only the chilli powder brings any heat, so you stay in control.

This kit contains:

  • Turmeric Powder - (65g jar / 100g pouch)
  • Garam Masala Powder - (50g jar / 100g pouch)
  • Red Chilli Powder - (55g jar / 100g pouch)
  • Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - (55g jar / 90g pouch)
  • Dhana Jeera Powder (Coriander Cumin) - (45g jar / 85g pouch)
$27.95 AUD
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Shipping

We're a small family business based in Brisbane. We ship Australia-wide via Australia Post.

Once dispatched, Australia Post typically delivers to capital cities within 2–6 business days and regional areas within 5–8 business days. Once your order leaves our hands, delivery times are in Australia Post's control and occasional delays can occur.

Allergens

Handled in a facility that also processed peanut, soy, milk, egg, tree nuts, wheat, and sesame.

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Where every Indian recipe starts

Almost every Indian recipe begins with some combination of these five. Turmeric for colour and earthiness. Garam masala for warmth at the end. Red chilli for heat you control. Cumin for the tempering that starts most dishes. Dhana jeera for the base almost every curry is built on.

Have questions?

Is this enough to actually cook with, or is it a sampler?

t's a real supply. The pouches kit holds 475g of spice, which is roughly 30 to 40 meals depending on what you cook.

What's the difference between this and the Indian Spice Box?

The Kit is the starting point: five spices, from $27.95. The Indian Spice Box adds two more spices (cloves and cardamom), a traditional masala dabba and a spoon, for $62.95. Most people start with the Kit and move up to the Box, or buy the Box as a gift.

Are these spicy?

Only the red chilli powder. The other four are aromatic rather than hot, so you control the heat.

How long will they last?

Ground spices are best within about six months, whole cumin seeds within a year. Keep them airtight and out of direct light.