Spice Blends

Zingy, Tangy and Hot, this Indian spice mix adds a boost of flavor to a variety of dishes. Deriving its flavor from black salt, it is often used in cooking, or as a garnish on salads, savory Indian snacks, cold beverages like lemonade and meals like curries and daals. Although, often confused with garam masala, both the spice blends have notoriously different flavor profiles and applications. Some of the spices that chaat masala contains include: dried mango powder, black salt, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, ground ginger, asafoetida powder, dried mint, ajwain seeds, etc. At Swani Spices, there are at least 6 recipe variants of chaat masala developed, these include:

• Chatpata chaat masala
• Chaat masala
• Papri chaat masala
• Pani puri masala
• Green chutney masala
• Chilli mint dip

The history of chai masala goes way beyond time. It became even more popular in the 1960s when mechanized tea production was introduced to make it affordable for consumers. Indian masala chai is recognized all around the world for its abundance of warming spices. There are many chai spice variations based on region, family tradition, and individual preference. Some of the essential masala chai spice ingredients include:

• Cinnamon
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Ginger
• Lemongrass, etc.

From delicious chai lattes to chewy chai muffins, the mixture drives the flavor and aroma of many recipes across traditions from around the world. This blend is a staple in a majority of Indian households because it is often complementary to delicious beverages and treats.

Variants of Tea Masala at Swani Spices include:

• Kashmiri Kesar Tea Mix.
• Curry Fragrant Tea
• Hot and Spicy Tea Mix
• Detox Tea Mix
• Desi Chai Masala
• Refreshing Green Tea Mix
• Bombay Cutting Chai Masala

This blend is prepared using a combination of spices roasted and powdered together. Having coastal boundaries, Fish Masala is a blend highly consumed in India. Although each region has its native taste and recipe of the blend. Curry leaves and turmeric powder are the key ingredients used in preparing the fish masala. Thus, if you are a pescetarian or a sea-food lover, The various varieties of fish masalas are products to not miss out on.

• Fish Curry Masala
• Ghati Fish Masala
• Malvani Fish Masala
• Indian Fish Curry
• Bengali Fish Curry
• Fish Fry Masala

Mutton Masala is a flavorful and aromatic masala, especially for non-veg dishes. Although the perception is that it is only for non-veg dishes, various vegetarian curries and dishes can be used cooking mutton masala. You can use it for veggies, paneer, baby corn, mushrooms, etc. this masala can also be used for gravies or semi-dry dishes like fries to enhance the flavor of the dish.

This blend is often prepared using pepper, coriander, and chili as its key ingredients to impart a dark tan and hot taste to dishes, especially meat. Since Indians love their meat/dishes spiced up, a fair amount of flavoring spices lend this blend an aromatic chorus.

At Swani Spices, we have 8 variants of Mutton Masala, which include:

• Meat Masala
• Mutton Masala Salt-Free
• Shahi Mutton Masala
• Spicy Mutton Masala
• Rogan Josh Masala
• Achari Gosht Masala
• Seekh Kebab Masala
• Lamb Curry Powder.

This is an Indian spice blend that will include a variety of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric but can very slightly from recipe to recipe, sometimes resembling close to garam masala. It is used to flavor many Indian dishes and provides a savory, aromatic, and lightly spicy flavor.

This spice mix can be ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a month and having it prepared beforehand makes it easy to create an appetizing meal a simple matter of marinating and grilling.

This mix is used to marinate foods before cooking in a tandoor or on the grill. The seasoning blend is often combined with yogurt, to create a thick coating to flavor paneer, chicken, shrimp, fish, etc.

Although it has a close resemblance to garam masala, the only difference between the two blends is that tandoori masala is made more with the help of chili powder while garam masala is known to have a mild taste. Some of the tandoori masala blends by Swani Spices include:

• Tandoori Marinade
• Tandoori Masala Hot
• Tandoori Masala Mild
• Tandoori Seasoning
• Tandoori Spice Mix
• Tandoori Tikka Masala

A spice originating from the Indian subcontinent, chicken masala is a blend that is common in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Great Britain, and the Caribbean. Indian cuisine has a large amount of regional variation, with many variations on the basic chicken masala recipe. Often many types of meats are consumed for cooking, but chicken and mutton tend to be the most commonly consumed meats. Native tribes of chicken as meat-eaters are:

• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Haryana
• Kerala
• Goa
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Tamil Nadu

At Swani Spices, the R&D Team has managed to develop various variants of chicken masala, viz:

• Chicken Masala
• Chicken Masala without Salt
• Chicken Korma Masala
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Chicken Gravy Masala
• Chicken Bhuna Masala
• Butter Chicken Masala
• Roasted Chicken Masala
• Spicy Chicken Masala

This easy-to-make spice blend is the heart of most Indian dishes. A combination of different whole spices probably has as many recipe variations as there are families in India. The word garam means warm in hindi while masala means spice mix, making garam masala a warm spice mix. 

Different regions of India have different versions of garam masala. Some are made without dry roasting the ingredients while the others are made after dry roasting. Cool the ingredients and then grind them into powder. Some recipes/variants contain ingredients that others don’t. Once you get a feel for the taste it gives your cooking, experiment and alters your garam masala recipe to suit your needs.

Garam masala is best made fresh just before you begin cooking, but if you haven’t got the time, make a batch ahead and store for several months in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place.

There are 10 variants of Garam Masalas that the R&D team has managed to develop:

• Royal Garam Masala
• Garam Masala Mild
• Garam Masala Hot
• Garam Masala Spice Blend
• Kitchen King Garam Masala
• Indian Khada Garam Masala
• Aromatic Garam Masala
• Mughlai Garam Masala
• Zaikedar Garam Masala
• Shahi Garam Masala

Zing and Spice, Everything Nice!

The Peri-Peri Masala is for those who love to experiment with cooking. Sprinkle it onto your Idlis or Dosas to make them more interesting. Whether it is your regular Aloo Subzi or Idli, fancy Pasta and Fries, the Fiery Peri-Peri Masala takes the flavour of all your dishes to a whole new chilli-luscious level! Not only that, your health and wellness are as much our priority as they are yours which is why our Peri-Peri Mix is pesticide-free, sustainably farmed, hygienically processed, and steam-sterilized to meet the global food safety regulations; Thus, putting a superior taste and quality in your kitchens and always ensuring health benefits for you.

Take your shot of this booster drink!

Made with love and care from grandma’s kitchen, this time-tested herbal nutrition is made purely from ingredients available at home. To keep you healthy, Grandma’s Organic Kadha Blend is made with a mix of organic herbs like Ginger, Black Pepper, Turmeric Powder, Cinnamon, and Cloves. A spoonful of this blend and a glass of lukewarm water every morning not only provide advanced immunity support but also relieves you from any stress and enhance your memory at the same time. So, add this herbal booster to your daily routine. Not only that, your health and wellness are as much our priority as they are yours which is why our Grandma’s Organic Kadha Blend is pesticide-free, sustainably farmed, hygienically processed, and steam-sterilized to meet the global food safety regulations; Thus, putting a superior taste and quality in your kitchens and always ensuring health benefits for you.

The taste of home!

Eating fresh, pure and healthy food is what keeps us physically fit and emotionally healthy which is why this Udupi Sambar Masala is made with Organic Ingredients that are pesticide-free, sustainably farmed, hygienically processed, and steam-sterilized to meet global food safety regulations because your health and wellness are as much our priority as they are yours. This Udupi Sambhar Masala is our heirloom recipe for making an authentic home-style unique masala blend. Made with the perfect combination of fenugreek seed, asafoetida, chilli powder and other Indian spices.  It lends a balanced flavour that leaves your friends and family asking for more. Take your favourite accompaniment with Idlis, Dosas and Appams to another level with our authentic Udupi Sambar Masala.

Versatility at its peak!

Our Achari Gosht Masala is an eclectic spice blend which can be used not only to make pickles but also to flavour regular curries and starters with that chatpata achar-like flavour. Organic whole spices are carefully slow roasted, ground individually and then mixed to create this unique flavourful.