Indian Cooking Spice Set

Create authentic Indian dishes, savor the unique flavors and fragrances of the healthy spices in our Indian Cooking Spice Set. But don’t stop there; use these flavorful gems in all types of cuisine. This spice gift set includes 9 tins of 1oz or 2oz of spices in a box.

What is in the Spice Set?

• Kalonji seed

Also called black cumin, Kalonji seed has a powerful aroma and is a popular spice throughout India.

• Garam Masala

A true Indian staple, this traditional Northern Indian spice blend’s potent aromatic herbs that add flavor and fragrance and are often used to garnish.

• Asafoetida – Asafetida

The strong onion-garlic flavor is a favorite in vegetarian Indian dishes. Add sparingly to your cooking liquid, frying oil, or steep in water.
One caveat is that this spice can often contain gluten.

• Amchoor

Unripe mangoes are sun-dried and ground to a powder which is used to give a sour tang to many East Indian dishes including meats, vegetables and curries. Often added to chutneys, pickles and some stir fries much as vinegar is used in other parts of the world.

• Fenugreek Leaves

This mellow, earthy herb is a staple in Indian and Middle East cuisine. Use it in soups, stews, curries, fried pastries, and flatbreads like naan.

• Turmeric

Turmeric provides that yellow color so prominent in Indian foods like curries. It has many significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.

• Anardana

Made of dried pomegranate seeds, this spice has a mildly fruity, sweet and sour flavor. Used in India to sour chutneys and curries, they are also used in pastries and breads in the Middle East. Try grinding them and sprinkling over salads or vegetable dishes.

• Kala Namak

Also called Black Salt is actually a pinkish gray mineral salt with the distinct sulfurous taste of hard-boiled eggs. It’s used as a condiment and added to dishes like chaat and other savory Indian foods.

• Punjabi Curry

Known as the “dish of sunshine goodness,” this spice hails from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan and is best suited for hearty stews and curries.

Alternate Choices

You may substitute any of the above spices with one of these seven alternatives.

• Cumin

Cumin is among the most common seasonings in Indian, Middle Eastern, and many other cuisines worldwide. This ancient spice can be ground or whole seed. Roast the seeds to enhance their flavor.

• Ginger

Ginger is highly versatile in the kitchen and has numerous health benefits, working well with both sweet and savory dishes.

• Kashmiri Chile

The kashmiri chile is smaller, rounder and less pungent, but lends a very bright red color to the food. They are bred for their high color retention since they redden anything capable of absorbing color. The kashmiri chile is used often for tandoori and curry dishes.

What is so great about this set is that not only do you have to use the spices for Indian cuisines. You can substitute many of the herbs and spices into different dishes from all over the world! Many of the herbs in this set have healing properties, such as turmeric, which works as a natural anti-inflammatory and can even prevent heart disease based on studies!