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 grill, 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.
◆ Kebab Masala – Our highly versatile cocktail kebab mix makes mouth watering kebabs in a mini or large seekh kebab forms, rustic meatballs, or small disc-shaped patties.
◆ 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.
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.
INGREDIENTS · ALLERGEN & DIETARY INFORMATION
Each product’s full ingredient list is shown below (and also printed on the base of every tin).
Best Before: See BBE (MM/YY) on tin base.
Batch Code: See tin base
Storage: Store closed in a cool, dark place.
Allergens: Only our Goan Vindaloo and Keralan Coconut Curry blends contain MUSTARD. All other blends do not contain any of of the 14 main allergens.
Gluten Free: All blends are naturally gluten free and produced in a gluten-free facility.
MASTER INGREDIENTS LIST
SHAHI CHICKEN MASALA (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, Black Cumin, Green Cardamom, Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf.
Allergens: None.
AMRITSARI CHANA MASALA (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, White Cumin, Black Cardamom, Red Chilli, Cinnamon, Clove.
Allergens: None.
KASHMIRI ROGAN JOSH (60g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, White Cumin, Poppy Seed, Kashmiri Chilli, Turmeric, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Black Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Mace.
ALLERGENS: None.
ORIGINAL GARAM MASALA (50g e)
Ingredients: Cinnamon, Green Cardamom, Clove, Black Cardamom, White Cumin, Black Cumin, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Mace.
Allergens: None.
DAL PALAK (50g e)
Ingredients: Cumin, Coriander, Red Chilli, Turmeric
Allergens: None.
OLD DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN (60g e)
Cumin, Coriander, Mango Powder, Kashmiri Chilli, Dried Mint, Red Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, Mace, Cardamom, Clove.
Allergens: None.
GOAN VINDALOO (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, Fenugreek, Cumin, Turmeric, MUSTARD SEEDS*, Clove, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Red Chilli, Cinnamon.
Allergens: MUSTARD
Allergens in bold.
KERALAN COCONUT CURRY (50g e)
Ingredients: Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Garlic Powder, Red Chilli, Ginger, Coriander, Turmeric, MUSTARD SEEDS*
Allergens: MUSTARD
Allergens in bold.
TANDOORI RUB (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, Cumin, Mango Powder, Kashmiri Chilli, Ginger, Dried Mint, Garlic, Red Chilli, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cloves, Mace.
Allergens: None.
MASALA CHOPS (50g e)
Ingredients: Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Garlic, Green Cardamom, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Clove, Ginger, Black Cumin, Bay Leaf, Fenugreek, Dried Mint, Kashmiri Chilli, Fennel.
Allergens: None.
ROAST LAMB RAAN (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, Black Cumin, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Papaya Powder, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Kashmiri Chilli, Black Stone Flower, Bay Leaf, Mango Powder.
Allergens: None.
COCKTAIL KEBABS (50g e)
Ingredients: Turmeric, Black Cumin, Clove, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Red Chilli, Bay Leaf, Fennel, Dried Mint.
Allergens: None.
BIRYANI (50g e)
Ingredients: Coriander, White Cumin, Cinnamon, Poppy Seed, Kashmiri Chilli, Turmeric, Garlic, Ginger, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Clove, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Mace.
Allergens: None.
DIETARY INFORMATION
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.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Our aim is to deliver your blends to you as swiftly and seamlessly as possible.
- Weekday orders: Place your order by 9pm UK time (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch.
- Weekend orders: Place your order by 4pm UK time (Sat–Sun) for same-day dispatch.
- All orders are shipped via Royal Mail Tracked services for reliable, speedy delivery.
You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order leaves our fulfilment centre, though it may take up to 24 hours for tracking progress to appear.
