The woman who started it all
The Mrs Balbir Singh Story
Teacher, trailblazer, tastemaker — a woman ahead of her time who transformed Indian home cooking with timeless method and elegant precision.
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A Culinary Legacy, Rekindled
Heritage
From the Godmother of Indian Cookery to your kitchen — the stories, rituals and recipes behind the gold standard of Indian flavour.
A legacy that spans generations
This is more than food, or even our family's legacy. It's a key part of India's culinary history — on a plate.
Our founder Pallavi is the granddaughter of Mrs Balbir Singh, and the living bridge between generations of culinary wisdom. From her childhood in Delhi to reviving her grandmother's handwritten and published recipes, she now carries forward a legacy once reserved for royal tables and refined home kitchens alike.
Pallavi · Granddaughter of Mrs Balbir Singh
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Chapters in the legacy
Origins
The Origins of Butter Chicken
From Delhi's tandoors to global dinner tables — how a legendary restaurant dish became the world's most loved home-cooked curry.
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Origins
Before Chicken Tikka Masala
Before tikka met sauce, there was Shahi Chicken Masala — a Mughal-inspired recipe published in 1961 that quietly birthed a global phenomenon.
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The craft
The Art of Spice™
A time-honoured method passed down through generations — blending, roasting and grinding each spice for depth, clarity and balance.
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The standard
The Curry, Perfected™
Not just curry. The gold standard — the result of decades of refinement, and a belief that Indian food deserves better.
Why it matters
The verdict
Press & Testimonials
From chefs and critics to home cooks and heritage lovers — why so many say this is the finest Indian food they've ever made.
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Based in London, rooted in Delhi
Our Company
Family owned and run — not just any spice company, but a cultural mission. With every tin, we're restoring a legacy.
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