Masala Dabba recipe served on a plate, by Dishoom Edinburgh
Jun 09 2026
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Masala Dabba Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Edinburgh
Time30m
Serves1

A spice tin to store your favorite spices.

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Ingredients

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Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Your Spices

    Collect all the spices listed in the ingredients section.

  2. 2

    Roasting (Optional)

    For enhanced flavor, you may dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and mustard seeds in a pan over low heat until fragrant. Allow them to cool completely.

  3. 3

    Grinding Spices

    If you prefer powdered spices, grind dry roasted spices using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to your desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Storing

    Transfer the spices into a clean, dry spice tin (Masala Dabba) or airtight containers for storage.

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