The five bases

Every dish in the library is built on one of these five masalas. Learn five, know half of every recipe before you even open it.

Masala 1 of 5 Base 1 of 5 Masala 1 of 5 Powers 10 Dishes The Versatile Gravy Classic Onion-Tomato Gravy The classic onion-tomato gravy base that North Indian cooking is built on. One rich, reliable base for paneer, chicken, dal, and everyday curries.
Powers 10 authentic dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala · Dum Aloo · Chole (Chickpea Curry) · Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) …
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Masala 2 of 5 Base 2 of 5 Masala 2 of 5 Powers 10 Dishes The South Indian Coconut Base Coconut-Onion-Tomato Paste The coastal coconut-onion-tomato paste that unlocks Kerala and Tamil Nadu favorites. Rich, aromatic, and balanced with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and gentle spice.
Powers 10 authentic dishes: Egg Curry (South Indian Style) · Potato Roast · Beans Poriyal · Fish Curry (Kerala Style) …
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Masala 3 of 5 Base 3 of 5 Masala 3 of 5 Powers 10 Dishes The Rich Mughlai Base Cashew-Onion-Cream Paste The cashew-onion-cream technique that creates restaurant-style richness without heaviness. Silky, royal gravies without the restaurant grease.
Powers 10 authentic dishes: Shahi Paneer · Chicken Mughlai · Malai Chicken · Paneer Pasanda …
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Masala 4 of 5 Base 4 of 5 Masala 4 of 5 Powers 10 Dishes The Spicy & Tangy Base Tamarind-Chili-Onion Base The tamarind-chili-onion base bringing balanced fire from Andhra and Telangana. Heat that builds, tang that cuts, and flavor that lingers.
Powers 10 authentic dishes: Chicken 65 Gravy · Egg Bhurji · Spicy Potato Fry · Gongura Mutton …
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Masala 5 of 5 Base 5 of 5 Masala 5 of 5 Powers 10 Dishes The Quick Weeknight Base Quick Tomato-Ginger-Garlic Paste The fast 10-minute tomato-ginger-garlic paste for busy days. One-pot wonders, quick sautés, and wholesome dinners in 20 minutes flat.
Powers 10 authentic dishes: Simple Dal · Tomato Rice · Jeera Rice with Dal · Quick Chicken Curry …
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