Masala dabba

A masala box (dabbe, or dabba) is a spice storage container widely used in Indian kitchens.

A typical masaladabbi has a number of small cups, often seven, placed inside a round or square box.^[1] Some modern boxes have transparent lids and display the contents inside.^[2] Usually a small spoon (approximately 1/2 teaspoon size) accompanies the box.^[1] Spices commonly stored in a masala dabba include but are not limited to mustard, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, fenugreek, variety of masalas, ajwain (bishop's weed).

Some antique masaladabbis are heirloom art objects, and are passed on in a family from generation to generation.^[3]

References

1 2 Anupy Singla (7 September 2010). The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes. Surrey/Agate. pp. 23–. ISBN 978-1-57284-111-6.
↑ Krishna Kitchen (2021-05-17). Transparent Spice Box | Masala box unboxing | Masala Dabba | Krishna Kitchen Organization. Retrieved 2025-12-26 – via YouTube.
↑ "In an Indian kitchen, the spice box is prized - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.

[Singla2010-1] 1 2 Anupy Singla (7 September 2010). The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes. Surrey/Agate. pp. 23–. ISBN 978-1-57284-111-6.

[2] Krishna Kitchen (2021-05-17). Transparent Spice Box | Masala box unboxing | Masala Dabba | Krishna Kitchen Organization. Retrieved 2025-12-26 – via YouTube.

[3] "In an Indian kitchen, the spice box is prized - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.

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