Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala - FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala is a fiery Maharashtrian spice blend rooted in the cooking traditions of the Western Ghats. Its bold, aromatic flavour works well in vegetable curries, dal, khichdi, Vada Pav, Batata Bhaji and other everyday dishes.

Ghati” refers to the Ghats or Sahyadri region of Maharashtra. The name reflects the bold, earthy cooking traditions associated with the Western Ghats.

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala comes from the cooking traditions of Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, where bold spice blends are commonly used in everyday regional dishes.

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala is made with red chilli, coriander, clove, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, sesame and khade masale (whole garam masalas).

No. Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala is made with red chilli, coriander, clove, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, sesame and khade masale (whole garam masalas).

Yes. Sesame is listed as an ingredient in our Ghati Masala. Anyone with a sesame allergy should take this into account before consuming it.

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala is made by slow-roasting and grinding whole spices to bring out their aroma, heat and earthy flavour.

It has a bold, fiery and earthy flavour with aromatic warmth from the whole spices. It is intended for people who enjoy a stronger Maharashtrian spice profile rather than a mild masala.

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala can be used in vegetable curries, dal, khichdi, Vada Pav, Batata Bhaji and rustic-style chicken dishes.

Yes. Ghati Masala pairs especially well with Vada Pav and Batata Bhaji when you want a stronger, spicier Maharashtrian flavour.

Yes. Although it works especially well in vegetarian cooking, it can also be used in rustic-style chicken and other savoury non-vegetarian preparations that suit a bold Maharashtrian spice profile.

No. Ghati Masala is a fiery Western Ghats-style blend built around red chilli and aromatic whole spices. Kanda Lasun Masala is defined by onion and garlic as key flavour-building ingredients, so the two have different flavour bases.

Ghati Masala is bold, fiery and suited to dishes where you want stronger heat. Goda Masala is milder, aromatic and gently sweet in character, so it is used when a softer Maharashtrian spice profile is preferred.

Ghati Masala is fiery and versatile with a sharper chilli-led profile. Kala Masala is typically deeper, darker and smokier in flavour, giving dishes a different kind of spice intensity.

Yes. The ingredients currently listed are plant-based, making the masala suitable for vegetarian and vegan cooking. The blend contains sesame.

Aazol’s Ghati Masala: Spicy All-purpose Masala is available on Aazol’s official website and Amazon.