Vasant Awadhi Garam Masala: key facts
- Brand
- Vasant Masala (made by Vasant Masala Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad)
- Also called
- Awadhi Masala, Lucknowi Garam Masala, Dum Masala
- Category
- Specialty Spices
- Pack sizes
- 100G, 200G, 500G
- Price
- From ₹55 (100G), MRP ₹78
- Sold by
- Masala365, authorised Vasant Masala distributor, Kandivali West, Mumbai
- Delivery
- Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane at ₹39 per KG; rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry
- How to order
- Add to cart and send the order on WhatsApp to +91 90291 16404
About Vasant Awadhi Garam Masala
Vasant Awadhi Garam Masala is a blend made in the style of Awadh, the North Indian region around Lucknow that is famous for slow dum cooking. It is meant for people who like a deep, layered aroma in their food and want a garam masala that tastes different from the everyday kind.
The mix is built on coriander, chilli, bay leaves and cumin, with stone flower (dagad phool), cassia, big cardamom, black pepper, star anise, mace, cardamom and clove adding warmth and fragrance. Vasant roasts each spice first and then grinds it at a controlled temperature, so the natural oils of the spices stay in the powder. Spice content is 90 per cent, with salt above 5 per cent.
Add it towards the end of cooking a dum biryani, mutton or chicken korma, nihari style gravy, shahi paneer or dum aloo, and cover the pot so the aroma settles into the dish. A small amount also works in kebab mixtures and rich malai gravies. Because the blend already carries salt, taste before adding more.
Please note that it contains sesame and is made in a facility that also handles mustard, soya, wheat and peanuts. Masala365, an authorised Vasant Masala distributor in Kandivali West, delivers it across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. Orders from the rest of India are taken on WhatsApp inquiry.
How to use
- Sprinkle over biryani layers before sealing the pot for dum
- Stir into korma, shahi paneer or dum aloo near the end of cooking
- Mix a little into kebab or kofta mixtures
- Taste before adding salt, as the blend already contains some
Ingredients
Coriander, chilli, bay leaves, cumin, turmeric, stone flower, cassia, big cardamom, black pepper, star anise, sesame seed, black salt, fennel, salt, clove leaves, mace, cardamom, clove. Spice content 90%, salt content above 5%. Contains sesame seeds. Made in a facility that processes mustard, soya, wheat and peanuts.
Always check the printed pack for the latest ingredient, allergen and best-before details.
