Kala Masala: Premium All-purpose Masala

Aazol Kala Masala is a traditional Maharashtrian spice blend made with slow-roasted spices. Sold by Aazol: Tasty & Nutritious Home-grown Foods, it has a deep colour, rich aroma and bold, slightly smoky flavour that adds extra taste to everyday cooking.

What it is:
Kala Masala is an all-purpose Maharashtrian masala made by roasting and blending different spices. “Kala” means black in Marathi, referring to the dark colour the masala gets from the roasting process.

Where it comes from:
Kala Masala comes from Nandurbar in the Khandesh region of north-western Maharashtra. It is made using traditional recipes and methods, with a rich, earthy flavour that enhances everyday cooking.

Health benefits:
It contains spices like cloves, black pepper, garlic and ginger, known for their natural antioxidants. Also it's made without preservatives, artificial colours or any additives, keeping it clean and wholesome.

How to use it:
Add it to vegetable dishes, dals and curries for a deeper and richer flavour. It works especially well in Maharashtrian dishes such as Shev Bhaji, Vangyache Bharit and Mutton Rassa and can also be used in chicken and fish curries.

Details:
Ingredients - Red Chilli, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, White Sesame, Clove and Black Pepper. Available in 100g. Rated 4.82/5 based on 25+ reviews. Traditionally slow-roasted for a deep colour and rich aroma. ETO-free, preservative-free and contains no artificial colours.

Provenance

Kala masala is characterised by its rich, spicy, and often smoky flavour. The word "kala" in Marathi, the primary language of Maharashtra, means black, and Kala masala gets its name from the dark and robust colour it imparts to the dishes it is used in. This dark colour comes from the black spices used in the blend like black pepper and black cardamom.

About The Seller

Kiran Rajesh Nikumbhe, a determined homemaker from Shahada, Dist. Nandurbar, with a vision of creating her own small business to improve her family's life. In 2017, she ventured into the world of Cashew processing, and for three years, her business thrived. However, the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown brought economic hardship, forcing her to shut down the cashew processing venture. This inspired her to explore new possibilities and she decided to get a drier for dehydrating cashew nuts. Unfortunately, her initial attempts to sell dehydrated products did not yield the desired results.Undeterred by the setbacks, Kiran sought guidance from her family. Together, they brainstormed ideas and identified a daily essential in everyone's kitchen – Masalas. In 2022, Kiran took a leap of faith and launched her own Masala business, drawing upon age-old recipes passed down from her Nani (maternal grandmother). Today, Kiran's Masala business has not only empowered her but also provided employment opportunities for five other women.