The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection
The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection

The Gold Standard™ Starter Collection

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Begin or extend your journey into real Indian home cooking — the way it was meant to taste. This starter collection brings together five of our most beloved blends: one curry, one dal, one highly versatile tandoori, one biryani, and the world’s finest finishing spice — each crafted with extraordinary care, precision, and a century of culinary heritage behind it.

Each tin is a generous blend — designed to make multiple full recipes.

Watch just how easy it is with our butter chicken video below.

What’s Inside:

◆ Butter Chicken – A North Indian classic— rich, balanced, and utterly moreish. One blend, 12 generous servings.

◆ Dal Palak – A nourishing spinach and lentil dish layered with gentle warmth and comfort. Makes 20 portions of this comforting classic.

◆ Tandoori Rub – Our award-winning signature blend for grilled meats, poultry, paneer, and vegetables — deep, smoky, and spiced to perfection.

◆ Biryani Masala – Fragrant, regal, and packed with complexity. Enough for four full biryanis (serves 16–20).

◆ Garam Masala – The final flourish. Toasted and ground to perfection — use sparingly, one tin will go a long way.

Please note: The image shown is for marketing purposes. The Biryani and Tandoori blends will arrive in our original larger screw top tins which hold 100g each. All blends are freshly packed, sealed and identical in quality and recipe.

Perfect for…

◆ Those discovering us for the first time — a curated introduction to real Indian home cookery.
◆ Long-time customers wanting to explore our full range — from curry to dal, tandoori, biryani and beyond.
◆ Thoughtful gifters looking for something truly original, authentic, and beautifully packaged.

Why You’ll Love It:

◆ Small-batch & Dish-specific – Each blend is tailored to a specific dish — no generic “curry powder” shortcuts.
◆ A Culinary Legacy – Based on the recipes of Mrs Balbir Singh — India’s first lady of home cookery and author of one the country’s most iconic cookbooks.
◆ Home-Cook Friendly – Designed for everyday kitchens, not restaurant supply chains or supermarket compromises. Just add a few fresh ingredients and follow our easy recipes.
◆ Nothing You Don’t Need – No MSG, no preservatives, no salt, no sugar, no filler — just all natural spice of the highest grade available.

Servings:

Each of the main blends yields a minimum of 12 servings (approx. 48+ servings total) Garam Masala is used more sparingly as a finishing touch — adding depth and aroma to countless Indian dishes. Recipe cards included for all blends, except the garam masala which is a finishing spice.

Allergen & Dietary Information

The ingredients we use are free from gluten, nuts and dairy - but are packed in a facility that also handles these items in a separate area. Whereas all our spice blends are vegan-friendly, you may need to use your favourite vegetarian or vegan alternatives for certain ingredients on our recipe cards where required.

Customer Reviews

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Clive Taylor
Biryani made easy

What a result! Fantastic biryani would not have made this dish without Mrsbalbirsingh’s help. Will no doubt do this again soon

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Patrick Burgess
The word is ‘WOW’

I had some friends visit last weekend and thought I would make a curry. I ordered the spices from mrsbalbirsing.com and they arrived packed to perfection and in good time. I then set about making my Old Deli Butter Chicken using the recipe card enclosed in my order. All went well, my guests turned up as arranged, we went to the pub for a quick drink before tea. Got back home and finished putting the final touches to the curry and sat down to eat. The curry was insane to say the least, best curry we have ever eaten. The flavours were amazing and so authentic. Simple effective and dam right delicious. Thank you so much Mrs Balbirsingh, what a superstar…..

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Katherine French
Delicious

These ready mixed spices and clear instructions make it easy to make a delicious authentic curry. fab thankyou x

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Alan WILDING
too soon

Sorry, I haven't used it yet but I'm looking forward to doing so, and if it lives up to all the other spices I have had from you then I won't be disappointed. I will write as soon as I make the first Biryani. So for now, 5 stars because I'm sure it will come up to expectations.

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Steve Frazer
Biryani heaven!

Have purchased everything that Mrs Balbir Singh site does, and will never go back to takeaway curries!!
The biryani mix is our special favourite, and have tried it using chicken and lamb numerous times with great results. Even our friends want to know the recipe, but that just prompts easy present choices!!
Sometimes we accompany this dish with the also excellent Chana Massalla.
Our advice, try it once, you'll never look back!!

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CRAFTED FOR
CURRY CONNOISSEURS

This isn’t just spice — it’s structure, story, and soul. Our blends are crafted for cooks who care about doing things properly. Whether you’re simmering a curry, firing up the grill, or layering biryani, this is how real Indian flavour begins.

OUR METHOD
THE ART OF SPICE™

Every tin goes through our 7-stage process — from sourcing whole spices to custom toasting and grinding. We blend in small batches and seal at origin for peak freshness. No fillers. No artificial colours. No shortcuts. This is Indian spicecraft — refined. Every tin. Every teaspoon. Every time.

SEE THE 7 STAGES
THE GOLD STANDARD

Mrs Balbir Singh was India’s original authority on home cooking. A pioneer. A bestselling author. A teacher to generations. Her family now brings that same legacy to your kitchen — with pure, powerful curry blends that stay true to tradition. More than just a spice brand. The gold standard of Indian flavour, reborn.

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