{"product_id":"traditional-kala-masala","title":"Traditional Kala Masala | पारंपारिक काळा मसाला","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eMaharashtra’s traditional \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eKala Masala\u003c\/strong\u003e, originating from the rural kitchens of Kolhapur and Satara regions, is a unique blend of roasted spices like coriander, cumin, black pepper, cloves, and dried red chilies. This dark, aromatic masala is a staple in Maharashtrian households and adds a deep, earthy flavor to dishes like bharli vangi, usal, misal, and non-veg curries. It not only enhances taste and color but also brings warmth and richness to everyday meals. Rooted in tradition, Kala Masala reflects the bold and rustic essence of Maharashtra’s culinary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 24px 0 12px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eKey Highlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eTraditional Maharashtrian flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark, aromatic spice blend associated with the kitchens of Kolhapur and Satara.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eRoasted spice character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds deep, earthy flavour and colour to everyday meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eCoconut and spices:\u003c\/strong\u003e The existing ingredient list includes dry coconut, coriander, cumin, sesame and aromatic spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eVersatile in cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in bharli vangi, usal, misal, dals and curries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry onions, coriander seeds, cumin seeds (jeera), dry coconut, turmeric, dagad phool (stone flower), cloves, black pepper, asafoetida (hing), fennel seeds, green cardamom (velchi), caraway seeds (shahajeera), cinnamon (dalchini), mace (jaypatri), dry ginger powder (sunth), and white sesame seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months from the date of manufacture. Follow the manufacturing and best-before dates printed on your pack; opening does not start a new 3-month period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listed ingredients include white sesame seeds. Check your pack for the complete allergen declaration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eApproximate values per 6g serving, reproduced from the supplied label. %RDA per serve is shown as printed; a dash means no value is stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 300px; max-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:25%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:35%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePer 6g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:600;\"\u003e%RDA per serve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eEnergy (kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eTotal Fat (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eSaturated Fat (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eTrans Fat (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003ePolyunsaturated Fat (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eMonounsaturated Fat (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eCholesterol (mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003ePotassium (mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eSodium (mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eTotal Carbo\u003cbr\u003ehydrate (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eDietary Fiber (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eTotal Sugars (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eProtein (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e0.61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px;border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eRefer to your pack for the nutrition declaration applicable to your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKnow Your Maker\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eAsha Jadhav, Our Maker from Satara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eAt 50, Asha Jadhav balances the responsibilities of her home with running her food-making enterprise in Satara. Alongside caring for her household, she leads work that provides employment to more than 20 women, bringing a shared love of traditional cooking into their everyday livelihoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eFor PIP AGRO, Asha Tai and her team make a varied range of chutneys, festive Diwali faral and several kinds of pickles. Each recipe has its own character, yet there is a familiar thread running through them: the warmth and flavour of food made in an Indian home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat keeps us coming back to her food is the taste. Across such a varied range, her recipes remind us of our grandmothers’ cooking, the traditions of the Indian kitchen and the flavours we grew up with. It is that feeling of home, as much as the individual recipe, that we want to share with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eBehind these familiar flavours is Asha Tai’s daily effort, balancing home and work while creating opportunities for other women in Satara. We are proud to bring her food to your table and share the story of the women who make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:24px 0 12px;font-family:inherit;font-size:20px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;\"\u003eA Traditional Recipe, Made with Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eKala Masala is a traditional Maharashtrian spice blend made by roasting and grinding ingredients like dry coconut, coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, stone flower (dagad phool), dried red chilies, bay leaves, sesame seeds, nutmeg, and asafoetida (hing). The exact composition may vary by region or family recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:24px 0 12px;font-family:inherit;font-size:20px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;\"\u003eKala Masala and Garam Masala\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile both are spice blends, Kala Masala is roasted to a darker color, giving it a smoky, earthy aroma. It also includes regional ingredients like dagad phool and sesame seeds, which are not typically found in North Indian garam masala. The flavor is bolder and deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: inherit;\"\u003eDeep, earthy flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a distinctive roasted-spice character to everyday meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: inherit;\"\u003eTraditional Maharashtrian blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements bharli vangi, misal, usal and matki amti.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: inherit;\"\u003eAromatic recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry coconut, coriander, cumin and the listed spices create a layered flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: inherit;\"\u003eVersatile cooking companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in sabzis, dals, chicken curry or mutton rassa, adjusting the quantity to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWays to Enjoy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003e1. In Maharashtrian Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kala Masala is versatile and commonly used in Maharashtrian dishes like bharli vangi (stuffed brinjal), misal, usal, matki amti, and non-veg dishes like mutton rassa or chicken curry. It adds color, depth, and a signature rustic flavor to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003e2. In Daily Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Kala Masala can be used in daily cooking to enhance regular sabzis, dals, and curries. Just a spoonful is enough to elevate the taste of everyday meals with a rich, traditional aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStorage Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 78ch; width: 100%; margin: 12px 0 24px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eKeep Cool and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eKeep Tightly Closed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the container tightly sealed after every use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:inherit;\"\u003eUse a Dry Spoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a dry spoon to scoop out chutney to maintain freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;\"\u003eStore Kala Masala in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight. Shelf life is 3 months from the date of manufacture, not from opening. Follow the manufacturing and best-before dates printed on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aasha Jadhav","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51580091597103,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/8065\/4639\/files\/KalaMasalaTraditionofMaharashtra.png?v=1794047151","url":"https:\/\/pipagro.com\/products\/traditional-kala-masala","provider":"PIP AGRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}