Building a honest masala box for a new kitchen
Six jars that cover 80% of everyday Indian cooking without clutter.
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Start with turmeric, red chilli, coriander-cumin, garam masala, mustard seeds, and hing.
Add one whole spice tin — pepper and cardamom — for rice and special-occasion gravies.
Buy small quantities, label the open date, and refresh every season. A crowded rack is how spices go stale.