Indian restaurant chefs who typically have more than one masala dabba stock them based on what the spices inside will be used for. “That is what we learned to cook with,” Tyagi says.

My dabba came pre-loaded with commonly used Indian spices I often cook with, like turmeric, red chili powder, hing, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, coriander powder, and garam masala.

5. An Old Steel Masala Dabba. A masala dabba is a must-have in any desi kitchen. It safeguards our treasured spices, keeping them fresh for a long time. Every household has a dedicated round steel ...

The first two of Sequeira’s ‘sacred seven’ seasonings may already be in your spice rack “If you’ve procured yourself a masala dabba, that round, stainless-steel spice box that ...

Last fall, Williams released a kit she calls the Kitchen Curry Master, which comes with 12 spices and a recipe book. The vegetables, seafood, and meat recipes, all gluten-free, are explained in ...