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.
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.
