Tikka Masala Spice Kit

Inspired Indian Cooking SKU: 010-0155-020
Best by 08-25-2025
AAPI-Owned Minority-Owned Woman-Owned
Tikka Masala Spice Kit - Here Here Market
Tikka Masala Spice Kit - Here Here Market

made with love by

Kalpana Waikar, Inspired Indian Cooking

Born in India and raised in Ohio, Kalpana Waikar loved eating her mother's homecooked Indian food, but not so much when it came to making it herself! The lack of measurements and clear instructions intimidated her, so after a few failed efforts she stopped trying. Until one day, she found an Indian cookbook with easy to follow recipes. She began cooking Indian food for herself, her family, and friends. Soon, she began informally teaching friends and colleagues, and would often give them pre-measured spice kits so they could recreate the dishes at home.

A few years ago, she finally realized there was a broader need and launched her company, Inspired Indian Cooking. It started as a monthly subscription box, which would include pre-measured spices for a full meal she would curate every month. After taking a break (thanks, COVID) and surveying her customers, they overwhelmingly asked that she offer spice kits for individual dishes (rather than a whole meal). So she updated her business model, designed new packaging and last December opened a retail store (including a commercial kitchen) in Evanston, IL. So far, her company has grown mostly from work of mouth, and she is ready and excited to see where she can take it!

Tikka Masala Spice Kit

Inspired Indian Cooking SKU: 010-0155-020
Best by 08-25-2025
AAPI-Owned Minority-Owned Woman-Owned
Regular price $8.95
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Chicken tikka masala, or chicken pieces (tikka) served in a tomato cream sauce, originated when a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow had a customer who thought his chicken dish was too dry! This spice kit includes black cardamom, their 14-spice garam masala, fenugreek, and Kashmiri chili powder, providing that elusive "restaurant flavor."

Serve over Basmati rice or with naan. Adapt for vegetarian diets by subbing cubed firm tofu or cauliflower florets for the chicken.

Product Size: 1 oz.

Serving Size: 4 to 5 servings per container

IngredientsWhole Spices: Cloves, Green Cardamom, Indian Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, Ceylon Cinnamon, Cumin Seeds

Masala Powder: Paprika, Coriander, Cumin, Garam Masala (Cumin, Black Pepper, Coriander, Green Cardamom, Nutmeg, Fennel, Ceylon Cinnamon, Cloves, Black Cumin Seeds, Ginger Powder, Mace, Indian Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, Star Anise), Black Pepper, Fenugreek Leaves, Kashmiri Chile Powder, Turmeric

Allergens: Manufactured on shared equipment that also processes Wheat

Shelf Life: Store at room temperature for up to 1 year

made with love by

Kalpana Waikar, Inspired Indian Cooking

Born in India and raised in Ohio, Kalpana Waikar loved eating her mother's homecooked Indian food, but not so much when it came to making it herself! The lack of measurements and clear instructions intimidated her, so after a few failed efforts she stopped trying. Until one day, she found an Indian cookbook with easy to follow recipes. She began cooking Indian food for herself, her family, and friends. Soon, she began informally teaching friends and colleagues, and would often give them pre-measured spice kits so they could recreate the dishes at home.

A few years ago, she finally realized there was a broader need and launched her company, Inspired Indian Cooking. It started as a monthly subscription box, which would include pre-measured spices for a full meal she would curate every month. After taking a break (thanks, COVID) and surveying her customers, they overwhelmingly asked that she offer spice kits for individual dishes (rather than a whole meal). So she updated her business model, designed new packaging and last December opened a retail store (including a commercial kitchen) in Evanston, IL. So far, her company has grown mostly from work of mouth, and she is ready and excited to see where she can take it!

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