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Authentic premixed Indian spices.

Ready to cook Indian spice mixes for 26 of India’s best loved dishes, from butter chicken to vindaloo. Each brown wax packet holds the complete blend for one recipe, perfectly portioned for two people and delivered wherever you live, even where these spices are hard to find.

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26 mixesauthentic Indian blends
1 packetserves two people
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Butter ChickenSpice mix for two
Our spice mixes

Indian spice mixes for every classic dish

Authentic curry spice mixes, biryani and tandoori masalas, and street food blends: 26 premixed Indian spices, each made for one recipe.

Cooking for

Curries

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Mild

Often called Britain’s unofficial national dish: marinated tandoori chicken in a rich, mild tomato and cream sauce.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Korma

Mild

A gentle, silky curry made with cream, coconut milk or ground cashews, delicately spiced with cardamom.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Jalfrezi

Chicken or lamb
Hot

A hot, stir fried curry loaded with peppers, onions, fresh green chillies and tomato.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Butter Chicken

Murgh Makhani
Mild

A North Indian favourite: tender chicken in a velvety, buttery tomato gravy spiced with fenugreek.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Rogan Josh

Lamb or mutton
Medium

A Kashmiri classic of slow cooked lamb in a rich gravy with garlic, ginger, fennel and Kashmiri chillies.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Madras

Hot

A fiery British Indian favourite, deep red in colour, with strong pepper notes, tamarind and real heat.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Vindaloo

Hot

The ultimate test of spice tolerance, inspired by Portuguese Goa and made with vinegar, garlic and hot red chillies.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Bhuna

Medium

A thick, aromatic curry where the spices are gently fried to form a rich, clinging sauce over meat or vegetables.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Dhansak

Medium

A Parsi inspired favourite balancing sweet, sour and spicy, cooked with lentils, meat and pineapple or lemon.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Balti

Medium

Made famous in Birmingham’s Balti Triangle, cooked fast over high heat in a flat steel wok with fresh herbs and spices.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Dopiaza

Medium

Onions added in two stages (dopiaza means double onions) for a curry that is both sweet and savoury.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Pasanda

Mild

A mild, luxurious curry of thin strips of lamb or chicken in a creamy yoghurt, almond and saffron sauce.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Saag Paneer

Also known as Palak Paneer
MildVegetarian

Creamy spinach cooked with garlic and spices, with cubes of pan fried Indian cottage cheese.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Chana Masala

MediumVegetarian

A hearty, tangy chickpea curry simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger and a warm mix of spices.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Dal Makhani

MildVegetarian

Slow cooked black lentils, rich and comforting, finished with butter and cream.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Tadka Dal

MildVegetarian

Comforting yellow lentils tempered with ghee, cumin seeds, garlic and fresh coriander.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2

Biryani and tandoori classics

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Biryani

Chicken or lamb
Medium

An aromatic layered rice dish with whole spices, caramelised onions, herbs and marinated meat. Lovely with cooling raita.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Tandoori Chicken

Medium

Bone in chicken marinated in yoghurt, lemon and tandoori spices, then roasted at high heat.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Tikka

Chicken or paneer
Medium

Boneless chunks of chicken or paneer marinated in spiced yoghurt and grilled on skewers.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Seekh Kebab

Lamb or chicken
Medium

Spiced minced lamb or chicken shaped onto skewers and grilled over hot coals.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2

Starters and street food

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Onion Bhaji

MildVegetarian

Crispy golden fritters of sliced onion bound in a spiced gram flour batter.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Samosas

Medium

Crispy triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas, or minced meat.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Pakoras

Mild

Vegetable, chicken or fish bites dipped in seasoned chickpea flour batter and fried until crunchy.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Samosa Chaat

MediumVegetarian

Crushed samosas topped with warm chickpea curry, sweet yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutneys.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Pani Puri

Also known as Golgappa
MediumVegetarian

Hollow, crispy dough balls filled with potato and sprouts, then with spicy, tangy flavoured water.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
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Masala Dosa

MildVegetarian

A South Indian crispy rice and lentil crepe stuffed with spiced potato, served with sambar and coconut chutney.

CHF 2.991 packet, serves 2
Reviews

Loved by home cooks around the world

“Rich, creamy and properly spiced. It took me under an hour on a weeknight and tasted like it had cooked all day.”
Butter Chicken spice mix
SophieAmsterdam
“Properly hot, properly tangy. Finally a vindaloo at home that does not taste like a jar of sauce.”
Vindaloo spice mix
JamesManchester
“My mum’s dal is the gold standard and this came very close. Lovely to have the spices measured out.”
Tadka Dal spice mix
PriyaLondon
“Gentle and fragrant, my kids loved it. The recipe online is clear even for a beginner like me.”
Korma spice mix
MarcLyon
“Indian spices are so hard to find here. Quick, cheap and full of flavour. Now our Monday night vegetarian dinner.”
Chana Masala spice mix
HannahSão Paulo
“Deep, warming and aromatic. Packaging is beautiful too, it made a great gift.”
Rogan Josh spice mix
LucaMilan
“As a Brummie I am picky about balti. This one passed the test.”
Balti spice mix
AishaBirmingham
“Perfect portion for two, no half used jars of spices left over. Brilliant idea.”
Chicken Tikka Masala spice mix
TomBristol
“Living in Madrid I could never find the right spices for dosa. This was spot on and brought back memories of Bangalore.”
Masala Dosa spice mix
ElenaMadrid
“Fragrant layered rice with all the whole spices included. Impressed my in laws.”
Biryani spice mix
RaviNew York
“Creamy, garlicky and comforting. Easy to follow and genuinely tastes authentic.”
Saag Paneer spice mix
ClaireEdinburgh
“As an Indian living in Australia, finding the right blend was always a hunt. Rich, peppery and fiery in the best way.”
Madras spice mix
AnjaliSydney
How it works

How our premixed spices work

No buying twelve jars for one recipe, and nothing going stale at the back of the cupboard.

Step one

Pick your spice mix

Choose from 26 authentic blends, from a gentle korma to a fiery vindaloo. Each is a complete mix for one recipe.

Step two

One packet serves two

Cooking for four or six? Simply add more packets. Every mix is measured to taste right at any size.

Step three

Follow the recipe online

Every spice mix has its full recipe on its page: the fresh ingredients to add and a simple step by step method.

Our story

Named after the coast where the world’s spice trade began.

For thousands of years, ships crossed oceans to reach the Malabar Coast of Kerala for its pepper, cardamom and cinnamon. The House of Malabar brings that heritage to your kitchen, in authentic spice mixes blended the way Indian families have always made them.

Our founder grew up in Leeds, UK, where a proper curry is never far away. After moving to Switzerland, that changed: the spices for a good dal or biryani became hard to find, and one recipe could mean a dozen jars that went stale in the cupboard. Millions of expats know the feeling, so The House of Malabar was born to fix it, with authentic blends developed with cooks who grew up with these dishes, using whole spices from India, and every recipe tested in a home kitchen until it tastes the way it should.

Read our story
ANCIENT ROME

Ships sail east for pepper

Roman traders crossed the Arabian Sea to the Malabar Coast in search of black pepper.

ARABIA

Merchants carry spices west

Arab merchants traded its cardamom and ginger across the Middle East and beyond.

CHINA

Fleets arrive from the Far East

Chinese traders sailed to the coast to buy its prized spices.

TODAY

From the spice coast to your kitchen

The same spices, premixed into authentic blends and ready for your next meal.

Packaging

Wrapped the old way, in brown wax paper

Each spice mix is folded into a small wax paper packet that keeps the aroma in, and sealed with a sticker naming the recipe it is made for.

Wax paper packetKeeps the blend fresh
Recipe stickerEasy to find in the cupboard
Recipe onlineStep by step on every product page
One packet, one mealMeasured for two people
Worldwide shipping

From the spice coast to anywhere in the world.

Wherever you are, The House of Malabar delivers. Our spice mixes are light, compact and sealed fresh, so they travel well and arrive ready to cook.

First class letter postLight, flat packets travel as letters, so postage stays low
Shop in your currencyPrices shown in your local currency at checkout
Free shipping on bigger ordersOn every order of 10 packets or more, wherever you are
EUR, CHF

Europe

Delivered in 3 to 7 working days

GBP

United Kingdom

Delivered in 3 to 7 working days

USD

North and South America

Delivered in 5 to 12 working days

Local currency

Australia, Asia, Africa and beyond

Delivered in 5 to 12 working days

Questions

Premixed Indian spices: your questions answered

What are premixed Indian spices?

Premixed Indian spices are complete spice blends made for one specific dish. Instead of buying a dozen jars, you get every spice a recipe needs, already measured and mixed, so you can cook an authentic curry, biryani or street food snack at home.

How many people does one packet serve?

Each packet is portioned for one recipe for two people. Cooking for four or six? Simply use two or three packets.

Is there a recipe for each spice mix?

Yes. Every spice mix has its full recipe online, on its own product page and in our Recipes section, with the fresh ingredients to add and a simple step by step method.

Which spice mix should I start with?

If you prefer mild flavours, start with butter chicken, korma or tikka masala. For more heat, try jalfrezi, madras or vindaloo. Use the filters above to browse by heat or vegetarian dishes.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We ship our Indian spice mixes worldwide with tracked delivery, including Europe, the UK, North and South America, Australia and Asia.

How should I store the spice mixes?

Keep the packets in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight. Ground spices taste best when fresh, so we recommend using them within a few months. Each packet is made for one recipe, so use it all in one go.