The Royal Garam Masala Box | Single-Origin Whole Garam Masala (Khada Masala) Kit

The Royal Garam Masala Box is a whole garam masala kit with six single-origin spices for khada masala (खड़ा मसाला) at home. You get elaichi, laung, kali mirch, jaiphal, javitri and dalchini as whole spices, with no pre-ground powder and no fillers. Buy whole garam masala online here in one box, then dry-roast and grind it fresh for every dish.

What is inside the whole garam masala box

• Idukki Green Cardamom (Elaichi): bold 8mm+ pods from Kerala's Cardamom Hills.
• Kanyakumari Whole Cloves (Laung): oil-rich buds from Kanyakumari, a GI-registered origin for cloves.
• Wayanad Black Pepper (Kali Mirch): whole peppercorns from Wayanad, Kerala, that bring the heat.
• Idukki Shelled Nutmeg (Jaiphal): whole nutmeg from Kerala's spice gardens.
• Idukki Mace (Javitri): the outer covering of nutmeg, hand-harvested in Idukki.
• Manipur Cassia Cinnamon (Dalchini): thick, fragrant bark from Northeast India.

Who it is for

This kit is for home cooks who want the six core garam masala whole spices in one place. You do not need to buy each spice separately. Every spice is traceable to its growing region in Kerala, Tamil Nadu or Manipur. There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It also suits food lovers who like to make their own masala. Unlike pre-ground garam masala powder, freshly roasted khada masala gives far more aroma and flavour.

How to use khada masala

• Dry-roast the six spices and grind them into fresh garam masala powder.
• Add whole spices to rich curries and biryanis for depth.
• Finish a simple dal tadka with a pinch of fresh masala.
• Adjust the ratio to your family's taste: more elaichi for sweetness, more kali mirch for heat, more javitri for a floral note.

Pack sizes and storage

The box comes as one complete set of six whole spices. One kit lasts weeks of daily cooking. Store each spice in an airtight container away from sunlight and moisture, and grind only what you need.

Pairs well with

Make masala chai with The Chai Ritual, or stock the full kitchen with the Complete Monthly Spice Stock-Up. Browse every spice in the kit on its own in our Whole Spices collection.

Contents: 6 whole spices
Green Cardamom (Elaichi): 20g
Whole Cloves (Laung): 20g
Black Pepper (Kali Mirch): 20g
Shelled Nutmeg (Jaiphal): 20g
Mace (Javitri): 20g
Cassia Cinnamon (Dalchini): 30g
Total Net Weight: 130g
Packaging: Individual airtight resealable pouches

Homemade Garam Masala Powder: Dry-roast all six spices together on low heat until fragrant, then grind to a fine or coarse powder. Store in an airtight jar and use half to one teaspoon per dish.
Khada Masala Tadka: Add whole elaichi, laung, dalchini and kali mirch to hot oil or ghee as the base for curries, dal and rice dishes.
Biryani and Pulao: Layer whole garam masala spices between rice and meat for authentic dum biryani. Jaiphal and javitri add the signature Lucknowi depth.
Rich Gravies: Add freshly ground garam masala powder at the end of cooking butter chicken, paneer makhani, rogan josh or any North Indian curry.
Chai Masala: Use elaichi, laung, kali mirch and dalchini from this masala box to make aromatic masala chai.
Festive Desserts: Grate a touch of jaiphal and crush elaichi into kheer, phirni, halwa or gulab jamun for warm festive flavour.

Green Cardamom: 12 months from packaging
Whole Cloves: Up to 24 months when stored properly
Black Pepper: 18 months from packaging
Shelled Nutmeg: 12 months from packaging
Mace: 12 months from packaging
Cassia Cinnamon: 12 months from packaging
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use dry spoons only.