Masala Dabba
スパイスの宇宙を閉じ込めた銀色の小箱！インドの台所の心臓部
Description
A spice-exclusive storage box 100% present in Indian homes, arranging 7 small round cups (Katori) circularly inside a large round stainless (or brass) airtight container.
Classification: For Families,Storage Container,Functional Beauty
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How to use
Ingredients
- Stainless steel
- Brass
Instructions
- Put daily basic spices (cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala etc.) into the
- small cups.
- When making curry, open the Masala Dabba lid with one hand, seamlessly tossing spices into the oil pot using the attached tiny spoon.
- After cooking, close inner/outer lids firmly to prevent moisture and aroma loss, store in a cool dark place.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
100-yen shop pill cases or small tupperware (completely subbable for function)
Pairing
Basic spices in general (Turmeric, Cumin etc.)
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Dabba' means box. The top trousseau item a mother gives a marrying daughter in India. Looking at the lineup of the 7 spices inside reveals instantly whether the family is from North or South India—a symbol of each family's identity.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] Indian mothers memorize the spice arrangement inside this box with fingertip senses, tossing perfectly blended spices just by fumbling without taking eyes off the pot!
Allergen
None