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Spice Mixes

Spice mixes are great to keep handy to make a variety of recipes quickly. Make Oregano seasoning, Cajun Spice Mix, Tikka mix, these can be further used to prepare Indian Recipes, Mexican Recipes, and Italian Recipes.

Sambar Powder (Sambar Podi, Milagai Thool, or Sambar Pudi) is a South Indian condiment or spice mix that is added to sambar to give it a delicious flavor. Use it to make a delicious sambar recipe or add it to a simple stir fry (vegan, can be made gluten-free).

Spice Mixes

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Sambar Powder Recipe (Sambar Masala, Sambar Podi)

A white bowl with a blue rim filled with Tikka Masala Powder sits on burlap, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, dried red chilies, and a blue cloth.

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Tikka Masala Powder Recipe (Tikka Masala Spice Mix)

A bowl filled with coarse, golden-brown Karivepaku Podi sits on burlap, surrounded by dried red chilies and green curry leaves, with a blue cloth in the background.

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Karivepaku Podi Recipe (Curry Leaves Powder)

Dabeli Masala Powder is a spice mix that is used for making the popular Gujarati snack Kutchi Dabeli. Made using basic ingredients, this masala mix takes the Dabeli to the next level. Here is how to make it at home (vegan, gluten-free).

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Dabeli Masala Recipe

Made using 5 whole spices, Panch Phoron (Panch Phoran) is a traditional spice mix that is quintessential in Bengali cuisine. It is very easy to make at home using five basic Indian spices. Here is how to make it.

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Panch Phoron Recipe (Panch Phoran)

Make Dominos Copycat Oregano Seasoning at home using simple ingredients in just 5 minutes. Try my easy recipe here (vegan, gluten-free).

Spice Mixes

Oregano Seasoning Recipe (Dominos Copycat)

Pulao Masala is a spice mix that is added while making pulao, and it takes their taste to the next level. Do try my easy recipe to make this spice mix.

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Pulao Masala Recipe

Spaghetti seasoning kept on a small plate.

Spice Mixes

Spaghetti Seasoning Recipe

Taco seasoning kept in a bowl.

Spice Mixes

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Recipe

A brass bowl filled with bright orange pav bhaji masala powder and whole spices, with a metal spoon resting inside, placed on a burlap cloth and metal tray. Bay leaves and cinnamon sticks are visible in the background.

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Pav Bhaji Masala Recipe

A bowl filled with Kerala Garam Masala spice mix sits on burlap, with whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and peppercorns scattered around, all placed on a rustic surface.

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Kerala Style Garam Masala Recipe

A bowl filled with Mumbai Sandwich Masala Powder, sits on a rustic tray, surrounded by coarse twine and two whole cinnamon sticks.

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Sandwich Masala Powder Recipe

An open glass jar filled with Thandai Powder blend, topped with cardamom pods, dried rose petals, and a wooden spoon, sits on a rustic burlap mat with scattered spices and rose petals around it.

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Thandai Powder Recipe (Thandai Masala)

A bowl filled with coarse Raita Masala Powder sits on burlap atop a metal tray. Whole spices and a dried red chili are scattered beside the bowl, all set against a dark background.

Spice Mixes

VIndian Vegan

Raita Masala Powder Recipe

A white bowl filled with a heap of reddish-brown Achari Masala powder is placed on a dark surface, surrounded by dried red chilies, coriander seeds, a blue cloth, and jute fibers.

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Achari Masala Recipe (Indian Pickling Spice Mix)

A close-up of a brass bowl filled with a mound of ground brown Tea Masala, placed on a piece of burlap fabric.

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Chai ka Masala Recipe (Indian Tea Masala Powder)

Garlic parmesan seasoning served in a small bowl.

Spice Mixes

Garlic Parmesan Seasoning Recipe

Make this easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice in 5 minutes using 5 ingredients. Loaded with warm fall flavors, it's a must for fall baking and cooking (vegan, gluten-free).

Spice Mixes

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah Seasoning is a take on the classic spice blend that is a delicious combination of roasted nuts, spices, and seeds. Here is an easy recipe to make it (vegan, gluten-free).

Spice Mixes

Pistachio Dukkah

Learn How to Make Homemade Cajun Spice Mix in just 5 minutes. It is spicy and savory and comes together using pantry staples. Use it for steaks, marinades, soups, or stir-fries; this versatile seasoning will amp up the flavors (vegan, gluten-free).

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Cajun Spice Mix

Learn all about how to make Roasted Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder) at home in under 15 minutes (vegan, gluten-free).

Spice Mixes

Roasted Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)

Make this tangy and spicy Chaat Masala Powder at home in under 10 minutes. It is much better than the store-bought one and much more economical too. Make a big batch using my easy recipe and store it for up to 3 months (vegan).

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Chaat Masala

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