Regional spices of India that are a craze worldwide

Jan2,2024

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Hailing from the state of West Bengal, Bhaja Moshla is a traditional spice blend used to enhance the flavours of various Bengali dishes from Ghugni to Kosaha.

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Bhaja Moshla

Goda Masala is a quintessential spice mix from Maharashtra, India. It is a complex blend of aromatic spices, including coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom, bay leaves, and dry coconut 

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Goda Masala

Hailing from the coastal state of Goa, Cafreal Masala is a fiery spice blend used in the preparation of the famous Goan Cafreal Chicken 

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Cafreal Masala

Meaning "five spices," Panch Phoron is a traditional Bengali spice blend. It comprises equal parts of five whole spices: fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds (kalonji), cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, and fennel seeds

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Panch Phoron

This spice blend is a speciality of Manipur. It is commonly used in the preparation of meat and fish dishes although a version called Shaa Machal Apouba is used in vegetarian meals.

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Shaa Machal

A traditional masala for the East Indian community that’s used on everything from meat to veggies, this masala often has over 20 different ingredients and each family has their own closely guarded secret recipe.

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Bottle Masala

Podi Masala is a powdered spice mix that is popular in the South Indian states predominantly Tamil Nadu.

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Milagai Podi

Bassar Masala is a flavourful masala mix often used in Kashmir and Pakistan to make meat dishes and other curries. 

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Bassar Masala

Potli Masala is a popular spice blend from Hyderabad and it's the secret behind the famous Hyderabadi biryani.

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Potli Masala