What spices to put in a spice box?

The first Indian spice box (above image)

• Mustard seeds.
• Cumin seeds.
• Turmeric powder.
• Red chili powder.
• Coriander-cumin powder.
• Homemade garam masala.
• Amchur (Dried mango powder)

How do you use up spices?

The good news is that we don’t need recipes – there are a handful of quick solutions to make using up your spices simple and painless:

1. Seasoned Butter.
2. Homemade Bread.
3. Bean Soups.
4. Rice.
5. Salad Dressing.
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What spices go in a Dabba?

What Spices Go In a Masala Dabba?

• Mustard seeds.
• Cardamom.
• Turmeric.
• Red Chilli Powder.
• Cumin Seeds.
• Ground Coriander Powder.
• Course Garam Masala.

What goes in a masala box?

A Masala Dabba is a must in an Indian kitchen. Each cook fills their Masala Dabba with the spices that make their dishes special. A typical tin in an Indian kitchen might include Turmeric, Cumin Seed, Cardamom, Coriander Seed, Garam Masala, Chile Powder and Black Mustard Seeds.

Do spices expire?

Dried herbs and spices don’t truly expire or “go bad” in the traditional sense. When a spice is said to have gone bad, it simply means that it has lost most of its flavor, potency, and color. If the scent is weak and the flavor is lackluster, it’s probably a good time to replace them.

What can I do with leftover spice rub?

4 Things to Do with That Leftover Spice Rub

1. A Marinade for Fish (or Meat) Transform the rub into a marinade by whisking the spices into citrus juice or olive oil.
2. Refried Beans. The chiles and lime zest in the rub liven up a pot of beans—a staff meal favorite.
3. Pasta Topping.
4. Salad Dressing.

What should I put in my Indian spice box?

A starter box should include mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric and red chile powders, ground cumin-coriander powder, garam masala, and whole red chiles. Once you have all your spices in one place, cooking Indian food will seem less intimidating.

What are the Indian spice tins called?

Masala Dabba
Known as a Masala Dabba, this traditional Indian spice tin is ideal for keeping your most-used spices handy, convenient and stored neatly.

What can I do with a lot of spices?

The combination of spices gives a hot and spicy flavour to gravy-based dishes like Indian curries. Use it in a marinade or as a dry rub for beef, fish, lamb, veal and potatoes. Try it in Cream of Parsnip Soup or Asparagus and Sweet Potato with Curry.

How much spice do you put in a recipe?

Remember the ½. Rule – Start off with 1/2 teaspoon of spice for any dish that serves four to six people. And for herbs, use 1/2 teaspoon for powders and 1-1/2 teaspoon for dried or chopped.

How many basic spices are there in a spice box?

A circular spice box, often found in many Indian homes has 6 to 7 basic spices. The assortment of spices included in the spice box varies not only from region to region but also from family to family.

What can I do with five-spice powder?

Also, try mixing a teaspoon with some oil and vinegar and use it to baste steak or pork while it’s on the grill. Occasionally you will also see five-spice powder added to a sauce.