Got one of these from Chabuddys down the Uxbridge Road for a fiver innit :stuck_out_tongue:

You tight git! lol

Sorry aroma !

Wow it looks so nice. It wouldn't stay like that while i'm cooking :disappointed: Heat added :smiley:

The internal lid minimises spilling into the other pots because it sits so close to the top

It's got a knob!

Oh whoops, maybe I should try reading next time :smile:

Dabba is extremely practical - that's why they've been in use in Indian cuisine since time began.

The whole point is you don't have to use individual containers. You lift the (should be airtight) inner lid off and you have access to all your main spices at once.

You don't have time to be faffing around opening plastic containers when frying spices this is usually only done briefly (30s to a couple minutes) you would either have to open all your containers in advance ready, or your spices will burn.

Pointless!

Please don't blame the dabba if you have spasmodic limbs! They often come with a little spoon in each compartment. Simply choose NOT to flick the contents of each spice holder into the other spice holders, and you have mastered a new culinary skill.

My personal choice would be :

black mustard seeds
cardamon
black cardamon
curry leaf
methi
fenugreek seeds
cumin

Om nom nom. Ordered the 20cm. Heat!

Some Morrisons have them too..........got one for a fiver a while ago. Use it for the spices I don't use in great amounts as its a faff to keep refilling for the most frequently used ones

20cm one for £7.50 here:

http://direct.asda.com/george/george-home/STL-Masala-Dabba-Spice-Storer/001439313,default,pd.html

These are really handy, I use one all the time now, since someone kindly gave me it. Its great having everything to hand, plus spices remain much fresher, as they can be stored in bigger bags elsewhere and topped up every couple of months.

Your question should be did anyone not notice it. It's the second paragraph of the OPs description. :confused:

come in handy for the old weed then,:stuck_out_tongue:

Guess you could use these for Herrbz too :smiley:

These are supremely useful, not just for Indian cooking (if you're not into that). Just stick your most-used spices, be it pepper, salt, paprika, oregano, basil - whatever - in, and no more faffing about with jar and bags of spices.

Yep, I saw it in the OP :smirk:

Did anybody else notice the "Usually dispatched within 1 - 2 months."?

But if you ever drop it all the spices will spill into each other and you'll have to chuck the lot out. Looks nice, but not as practical as separate jars.

i've got one of these at home, brings back so many memories of seeing momma bear cooking in the kitchen. Right i wanna get home and make some fecking bhaji's now! lol

Im not sure. I have bought from Mulaco
before but as Im in London. Plenty of shops selling spices.. from butchers to supermarkets. I buy the large packs.
Most items like Lentils comes from a store Pick and Save in Kenton.

I see Mulaco are in Yorkshire and they have a large store Mullaco House, Wellington Mills,
7 Wellington Street, Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 5BH UK

There are many online stores selling Asian spices.

That's racialist !

Every house should have one :laughing:

Best online place for spices?

this is a great find. every Asian house should have one

Burhan

Had one of these. The lid will be a pain to get off. When you do you have to open another jar. Looks lovely but not practical

So many people don't get this because they didn't grow up with it in their house. I love mine. If you cook regularly it's great because you open one thing instead of 7. Nice to know its available online and not just in a shop in Leicester.
It can be used for any commonly used spices or condiments

I keep my spices in separate larger containers, i'd have to keep refilling this

"I am probably giving up centuries of secret of Indian cooking."

is this a magic container?

Nostalgia purchase for some it seems, from the look of it, it's not really fit for purpose in most kitchens. e.g. no labels, no dating, not airtight.

you reckon they'll have these at this price when I get paid?

I have used this before but the tin is not air right and the spices do not last long in it. Plus its very easy for one spice to spill into another pot especially if taking off a high shelf. Looks great but not very functional after you buy it. Plastic containers are much better for keeping the spices fresher and not leaking into each other.

Masala dabba. We've had one for years now but as we cook so much using spice, we have to keep topping it up all the time lol. They have these in pretty much every indian kitchen.

Ours has chilli powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, garam masalla, fenugreek and turmeric in.. the ones we use most when making curries from scratch.

It's very handy to have this instead of all the individual spice jars coming out of the cupboard.

If you find out of date spices in your cupboard, this isn't for you, get a free Schwartz rack when they do the offer

Op completely agree mate. Probably in every Indian kitchen. we still have it.
It's would be hard for many to understand importance of this..

Long live Bangladesh Cuisine.
Another essential spice to get is chopped fenugreek leaves "Methi", lovely colour and texture.

​And lose track of the expiry date

True. I only keep the branded masala in the tin, I keep my homemade Cheeky Cheeky Super Fire & Smoke blend in a glass jar along with my black cardies. I keep my Moruga Scorpion & Carolina Reaper chilli powders in the fire resistant safe though :smile:

Mine has
- Red chilli powder
- Whole cumin
- Mustard seeds
- Turmeric powder
- Coriander powder
- Dried mango powder (anchor)
- Asafoetida (heeng) stored in a little glass jar as its quite pungent

I would advise against putting Garam masala as it will lose its aroma if you are not a frequent user.

Separate boxes as opposed to this just don't do the job.

Like it spicey :stuck_out_tongue:

Depends on you. in mine I keep:
Ground Coriander
Ground Cumin
Turmeric
Paprika
Garam Masala
Whole Cumin
Black Mustard Seeds

yay welcome back.. thought this might be too spicy for you :smiley:

good find op, heat added :smiley:

From the photo of the tin, you can see Tumeric, Chilli Powder, Cinamon I think in the centre, Dhana Jeera, Cumin seeds, Rai and Gharam Masala I think.

What 7 spices usually go in these? My cupboard is cluttered with all manner of stuff i hardly use, would be nice to have something like this to consolidate the basics.

It's not a spice rack, that's for sure.

Even I'm not that tight !

Amazon is centuries old :confused:

​What is this then? Bombay tiffin service lunch box ?

Fair dues lol

Nah , that was what we got with the change from the main present . There are a group of us who go out for a curry every few weeks . Thought it was apt

Spices not included. B&M sell spice rack with spices included for £ 9.99.

Went up now

Got one of these from Chabuddys down the Uxbridge Road for a fiver innit :stuck_out_tongue:

stack of plastic ikea boxes a lot cheaper..cold

It might just be where I live but they sell them in Asda too . Got one for a friend as a wedding present

OP, heated just for bringing back the old skool memories of when I was younger.

Also 18cm for £8 and 20cm for £8.79

or me. kitchen is always a mess after I am finished. :disappointed:

Wow it looks so nice. It wouldn't stay like that while i'm cooking :disappointed: Heat added :smiley:

Sorry aroma !

Wow looks beautiful especially with the spices in can only imagine the smell,<3