In the world of Indian cooking,"masala" refers to a blend of ground spices used to flavour dishes. They play a central role in the kitchen and are often used in curries and marinades, to add depth, complexity, and distinctive flavours to the finished dish.
Why Stoneground?
At the heart of the Indian culinary tradition lies a time-honoured method: Stone Grinding.
Stoneground masalas ensure that the natural oils and flavours of the spices are retained, resulting in a rich, aromatic, and flavourful masala paste.
...and while we all will agree that modern technology has eased our lives inside the kitchen, there's a magic in the old-fashioned techniques cherished by our ancestors.
I recall with fondness as a little girl, the sight of fresh ingredients and spices being combined, ‘bashed’, and rolled by grinding stones — a ritual that transformed them into thick, luscious, aromatic pastes.
My Wish for You…
While many Indian homes still embrace traditional stone grinders, I've taken the labour out of the equation for YOU. And, regardless of which masala is your favourite, my wish is for you to experience the authentic flavours reminiscent of eating in an Indian household.
This range is special; there are more than just ingredients in it — it’s got a whole lot of my heart in it too.
I made chicken makhani which was absolutely delicious and so easy. It was a hit with my guests who thought I'd spent hours grinding my own spices. I teamed it with the pualo rice blend. My partner is now a rice convert after years of my stodgy attempts. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the outcome is exceptional. Well done Monalisa this will be a regular order x
Easy to make and tastes excellent. I have been trying for years to master the making of rice, the best thing is my family thinks it was all me. Little do they know.
These sauces were recommended by a friend and we have used them for both family and friends. They are delicious, easy to use and produce excellent tasty curries.
This is our favourite masala it's so easy to make and absolutely delicious,we had a dinner party and everyone devoured it saying it's the best home cooked curry they have ever had. I will be reordering very soon.
Only used the Makhani Massala so far, absolutely delicious and SO easy. Looking forward to trying the other ones too. If they are even half as good as the Makhni I will be placing another order very shortly.
These are pleasantly hot and spicy, but not at the expense of flavour, which is excellent. Some great, simple instructions on preparing dishes, and a useful addition to the kitchen cupboard!
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