Traditional Spice Mixes for Home Cooked Right Food

“Kos kos par paani badle, Aatth kos par bani/ bees kos par pagdi badle, tees kos par dhani”
- (Bhartendu Harischandra)

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India with 28 states and 8 Union territories is blessed with diverse culture, languages and food reflecting the rich history of various regions and cultures. 

Eat Right Basket is making efforts to bring this variety of tradition and taste to your kitchen with our range of ready to use spice mixes that bring a rainbow of tastes and flavours to your kitchen. 

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Introducing to you this symphony of spice mixes that can help you create diversity and make your family enjoy home cooked food the most -

Masalebhat:

Masalebhat: Adding Masalebhat to your food is an age old art of eating simple and good food. Traditionally, Masalebhath is used as a spice mix which is used to accompany and add taste to plain and simple boiled rice. Add dollops of desi cow ghee to plain boiled rice and mix it with Masalebhath spice mix. Eat it steaming hot and enjoy this simple yet nutritious food.

Ingredients – This carefully crafted blend of premium spices includes coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, clove, pepper, cardamom, black cardamom, black cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon, and red chilli.
Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected to bring out the authentic taste and aroma that will tantalize your taste buds.

Bisibellibhat Masala

Bisibellibhat Masala:  Bisibelebath is a traditional recipe of Karnataka considered to have been developed in the royal kitchen of Mysore Raja. Bisi Bele Bhath literally means - Hot Lentil Rice Dish. This is made using generous quantity of water so that it has a gooey texture and flowing consistency. Coconut is tje key ingredient in this dish and so it is main ingredient in our spice mix as well. 

Ingredients - Desiccated coconut, coriander seeds, cumin, red chilli, cloves, chickpea split, black gram, fenugreek seeds and coconut oil.  

Add seasonal veggies to this bhath dish and tamarind water to youryour taste. Add some cashew nuts while tempering to give it a royal treatment. Enjoy home made Bisi Bele Bhath and enjoy with your family.

Kashmiri Masala Tikki

Kashmiri Masala Tikki: In Kashmiri tradition, women prepare these tikkis at home. People consider this practice especially auspicious during wedding celebrations. Kashmiri chefs, known as Waza, use it extensively in Wazwan, a multi-course feast prepared during weddings and special occasions. Vaer plays an essential role in Wazwan, adding a rich aroma and distinctive flavor to every dish it enhances.

In Kashmiri tradition, women traditionally prepare these tikkis at home, as the practice is considered especially auspicious during wedding celebrations. They would place it in a thaali (Plate) as Vaaer Zung along with rice, a packet of salt and some cash and hand this over as a mark of respect to the head cook or Waaza as soon as he starts cooking for the feast.

This Masala tikki or Vaaer reflects and represents the essence of Kashmiri cuisine. It combines a carefully measured blend of spices such as clove, jeera, red chilli powder, saunf powder, saunth powder, methraa (fenugreek seeds), turmeric, garam masala, heeng (asafoetida), and rohunn (garlic).

This Masala Tikki suits people who prefer a milder garlic flavour. It still delivers the taste and retains its traditional medicinal benefits.

In the fast moving life of urban families, this masala tikki comes very handy for the ones who cook. Without much ado you can make delicious feast for your friends and family, eat home cooked food and enjoy. 

Chaat Masala

Chaat Masala: Chaat is one of the most popular snacks of India. Different cities serve this traditional and unique delicacy in their own favourite style and combination, for eg. - Tomato Chat of Varanasi, Matar Chat of Lucknow, Papdi chaat of Agra, Ragda Patties of Mumbai, Amrood Chat of Kolkata, Sev Puri, Bhel puri in Mumbai etc Chaat Masala enhance the taste of the food served.

Our Chaat masala is a perfect blend of Black salt, Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper, Fennel, Mace, Asafoetida, Mint Powder, Carom seeds and Amchoor. With its choice of spices used, Chaat Masala is helpful in digestion. Sprinkle some on any combination of cut fruits/ boiled potatoes/ Salad bowl and enjoy a healthy meal. Little bit of imagination and your kids will come running to their food plate.

Sambhar Masala

Sambhar Masala:Sambar is one of the most famous, traditional and healthy staple dish of all the states in south India. This blend combines carefully selected lentils and vegetables to deliver a wholesome, nutritious addition to your diet. It pairs perfectly with idli, rice, dosa, iddiyappam, vada, and a wide range of accompaniments.

Our Sambar Masala comes from a traditional kitchen and stands apart from ordinary, run-of-the-mill blends. It delivers authentic flavor and aroma in every serving.

The mix includes chana dal, urad dal, tur dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chillies, and curry leaves. It also contains turmeric stick, asafoetida, and black pepper.

Prepare your own Millet Idli Sambhar combo at home using Millet Idli/ Dosa Batter (ready to use) and Sambar Powder available at Eat Right Basket and enjoy a sumptuous meal with your family. 

Sabji Masala

Sabji Masala: Sabji is a term used for preparing dry vegetables with a mix of spices, and it varies across regions in India. It is also known as sabzi. This is normally the staple food more popular in north India.

Our Sabji Masala blends coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin seeds, clove, Kashmiri red chilli, and dry mango powder for a rich base. It also includes cinnamon, asafoetida, nutmeg, dry ginger, green cardamom, onion powder, and black pepper.

Use this single masala mix to prepare your veggies dish without much botheration and enjoy good food at home. 

Khichdi Masala

Khichdi Masala: Khichdi is a nutritional superstar which is light and easy to digest Indian dish made with rice and  daal. The combination of rice, lentils, ghee and Khichdi mix provides you carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibre, Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium. This also helps to build immunity and help to avoid getting sick.

Our Khichdi masala is a blend of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seedss, fenugreek seeds, clove pepper, cardamom, black cardamom, black cumin, bay leaf cinnamon and Red Chilli. This gives extra flavors and taste to this superfood.

Metkut Powder

Metkut Powder: Metkut is a recipe from traditional Maharastrian cuisine but is also polpular in Karnataka. It is dry condiment- a powder made from pulses, spices such as cumin, dry ginger, turmeric and cloves. Metkut powder is a great substitute for monotonous rice daal.

Ingredients: Chana dal, urad dal, moong dal, rice, and khapli wheat form the base of this blend. It also includes mustard, cumin, dry chilli, coriander seeds, and fenugreek seeds.

Conclusion

Indian food has been known worldwide for its richness of spices and traditional wisdom for good health. Eat Right Basket brings wise food choices and rich ingredients to your kitchen. It helps you continue the tradition of cooking healthy meals at home. This practice can be carried forward for generations to come. This is a treasure we must take pride in.