{"title":"Indian_Cooking_Kits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"channa-masala","title":"Chana Masala","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis kit includes the basic ingredients for channa masala - stewed chickpeas cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. The kit comes with two spice packs, dried chickpeas, and instructions on how to make the dish. Add your own onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes and you’ll have a complete meal. Eat alongside rice, puris, or naan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe for 2 Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003eNeutral Oil\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 medium onion chopped\u003cbr\u003e1 cup crushed tomatoes\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 in ginger mince\u003cbr\u003e2-3 cloves garlic minced\u003cbr\u003eSalt to taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eDirections: Soak chickpeas overnight in hot water. The next day, drain and combine with twice as much water and salt to taste. Simmer in a pot for at least an hour or use a pressure cooker to cook chickpeas until tender. Drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIn a pan, heat 1 tbls olive oil. Add spice pack 1. When the spices sizzle, add onion and cook until soft. Add crushed tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spice pack 2, and salt to taste. When you can smell the garlic, add chickpeas and 2 cups water. Cover and let cook until gravy thickens, about 10 – 15 minutes. Serve with puris or on top of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe for 4 Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeutral Oil \u003cbr\u003e3-4 cloves garlic minced\u003cbr\u003e1 medium onion chopped \u003cbr\u003e3\/4 in ginger minced\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 cups crushed or fresh tomatoes \u003cbr\u003eSalt to taste \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDirections: Soak chickpeas overnight in hot water. The next day, drain and combine with twice as much water and salt to taste. Simmer in a pot for at least an hour or use a pressure cooker to cook chickpeas until tender. Drain. \u003cbr\u003eIn a pan, heat 1 tbls olive oil. Add spice pack 1 to the pan. When the spices sizzle, add onion. Cook until soft. Add tomatoes,ginger minced, garlic spice pack 2, and salt to taste. When you can smell the garlic, add chickpeas and 3-4 cups water. Cover and let cook until gravy thickens, about 10 – 15 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"2 Servings","offer_id":37883583627453,"sku":"MKT-CHM2-01","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Servings","offer_id":37883583660221,"sku":"MKT-CHMA-01","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Servings Bottle","offer_id":43248716284149,"sku":"MKT-CHMA-02","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/products\/ChannaMasala.jpg?v=1610422352"},{"product_id":"indian-spice-set","title":"Indian Spice Set","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eExpand your pantry and your cooking with this Indian spice set - a selection of spices used often in Gujarati and Indian cuisines. This set features Amchur, Cumin, Mustard Seed, Dhana Jeera, Garam Masala, and Kashmiri Chile. Each spice comes in a cork topped glass bottle and the set is stored in a window tin. Inside each set is a description of each of the spices and suggestions on how to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cbr\u003eBottle: 3.4 x .75 “\u003cbr\u003eWindow Tin: 5.5\" by 3.7\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37883594637501,"sku":"SQ5315998","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/files\/20251212-124614.jpg?v=1765565218"},{"product_id":"khichidi","title":"Khichdi","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis meal kit is the building blocks for waghareli khichdi, a spiced rice and lentil dish. We provide the recipe; simply add your own onions, garlic, potatoes, and peas for a warm comforting meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients: Basmati Rice, Tur Dal, Organic Spices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRecipe for 4 Servings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e1 Tbls unsalted Butter\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbls Oil \u003cbr\u003e1 medium onion, chopped \u003cbr\u003e3-4 cloves of garlic, minced\u003cbr\u003e2 red potatoes, peeled and cubed \u003cbr\u003e2\/3 cup frozen peas\u003cbr\u003e2 green chiles like Cayenne or Thai Bird, minced, for extra heat\u003cbr\u003eSalt to Taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e*You can cut down on cooking time by soaking the lentils for at least an hour before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDirections: Rinse the rice and lentils in running water. Melt 1 tbls butter and 1 tbls oil in a pot over medium heat. Add Spice Pack 1. When the spices start to sizzle, add the onions. When the onions have soften, add in the garlic and chiles. When you can smell the garlic, stir in the potatoes and peas. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the rice and lentils and cook for another 5 minutes. Add 6 cups water, Spice Pack 2, and salt to taste. Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, until the lentils are soft. For pressure cooker and Instapot, use 2 1\/14 cups water. For pressure cooker, wait for 2 whistles and then shut off the heat. For Instapot, set it to high pressure for 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"4 Servings","offer_id":37883599519933,"sku":"SQ1775773","price":6.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/products\/KhicjdiKit.jpg?v=1618765032"},{"product_id":"mixed-dal-1","title":"Mixed Dal Fry","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe closest approximation for the spices, texture, and flavor of a dal is a lentil stew. Lentils simmer in a spiced tomato based sauce before being finished off with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.surajspicesteas.com\/recipe-box\/tadka-tempering-spice\" target=\"\"\u003etadka\u003c\/a\u003e for a layering of flavors from smokey cumin to warm garam masala and savory kari patta. Full of protein and fiber, eat alongside rice for a complete meal. The finished product makes approximately 2 cups cooked lentils or 4 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe for 4 Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 medium onion \u003cbr\u003e1 green chile like Cayenne or Thai Bird \u003cbr\u003e2 cloves of garlic \u003cbr\u003e1\/2 inch piece of ginger\u003cbr\u003e1\/3 cup crushed tomatoes \u003cbr\u003eOil, Butter or Ghee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCover lentils in water and let soak for 2-3 hours. Rinse and drain. Chop by hand or in food processor the onion, ginger, garlic and green chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeat oil in pot over medium heat. Add Spice Pack 1. When the spices sizzle, add the onion mixture. Cook until onions become soft. Add crushed tomatoes and Spice Pack 2. Let cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens. Add lentils and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook over medium heat. You can use a pressure cooker or just the stove top method. After three whistles of the pressure cooker or 25 minutes on the stove top, the lentils should be soft, having absorbed most of the water. There should be enough liquid to sop up with rice and naan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFinish the dish with a tadka – Heat ½ tsp of ghee or butter. Add Spice Pack 3. When the spices start to pop, pour the oil over the finished dal and let sit covered for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe for 6 Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 medium onion \u003cbr\u003e1-2 green chiles like Cayenne or Thai Bird\u003cbr\u003e4 cloves of garlic \u003cbr\u003e1 inch piece of ginger\u003cbr\u003e2\/3 cup crushed tomatoes \u003cbr\u003eOil, Butter or Ghee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover lentils in water and let soak for 2-3 hours. Rinse and drain. Chop by hand or in food processor the onion, ginger, garlic and green chile. \u003cbr\u003eHeat oil in pot over medium heat. Add Spice Pack 1. When the spices sizzle, add the onion mixture. Cook until onions become soft. Add crushed tomatoes and Spice Pack 2. Let cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens. Add lentils and 3 cups of water. Cover and cook over medium heat. You can use a pressure cooker or just the stove top method. After three whistles of the pressure cooker or 25 minutes on the stove top, the lentils should be soft, having absorbed most of the water. There should be enough liquid to sop up with rice and naan!\u003cbr\u003eFinish the dish with a thadka – Heat 1 tsp of ghee or butter. Add Spice Pack 3. When the spices start to pop, pour the oil over the finished dal and let sit covered for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"4 Servings - Bag","offer_id":37883605418173,"sku":"SQ2997339","price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Servings - Bottle","offer_id":43248718184693,"sku":"","price":10.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/products\/MixedDal_Pro.jpg?v=1618765009"},{"product_id":"rajma","title":"Rajma Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eKidney beans are simmered in a spicy, tomato gravy for a filling, vegetarian dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRecipe for 2 servings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil Salt to Taste 1\/2 Medium Onion \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 in piece of Ginger, peeled 3-4 cloves Garlic \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1-2 Green Chiles, like Thai Bird or Cayenne\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\/4 cup Crushed Tomatoes \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover beans in warm water and let soak overnight. Drain. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace onions, garlic, ginger, and chiles into a food\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprocessor and chop until a smooth paste.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeat 1-2 Tbls oil in a warm saucepan over medium heat. Add Spice Pack 1. When the spices start to sizzle, add the onion paste and a 1\/4 tsp salt. Cook until the onions are soft. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNext, pour 1 1\/2 cup water and 3\/4 cup crushed tomatoes. Let the mixture cook until it becomes a thicker gravy. Add Spice Pack 2 and salt to taste. Stir well. Finally, pour in the soaked kidney beans, making sure there is enough liquid to cover them.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover, lower heat, and let simmer for 45 - 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add Spice Pack 3 - Garam Masala and stir. Add water as needed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServe with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and rice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"2 Servings","offer_id":37883609579709,"sku":"SQ3461982","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/products\/Rajma_FinalDish_Small_b325baca-e387-43df-b380-dfb00fbc3e55.jpg?v=1610422480"},{"product_id":"copy-of-khichdi","title":"Masala Khichdi","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA little spicier than the Khichdi kit, this meal kit makes a rice and lentil dish finished with a tomato tadka (spiced oil.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients: Basmati Rice, Lentils, Spices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRecipe for 4 Servings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIngredients: \u003cbr\u003e2 tsp Ginger, minced \u003cbr\u003e1 Tbls Garlic, minced \u003cbr\u003e1\/3 Cup Onion, chopped\u003cbr\u003eOptional 1 -2 Green Cayenne Chiles for extra heat\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 cup crushed or diced tomatoes\u003cbr\u003eOil \u003cbr\u003eSalt to Taste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirections: Soak lentils in water for an hour, then drain. \u003cbr\u003eRinse rice and let drain. \u003cbr\u003eCombine rice, lentils, 4-5 cups of water, Spice Pack 1 and salt to taste. Cook, covered, over medium heat either on stove top for ~ 30 minutes (If you are are using a pressure cooker or Instapot set on high pressure, it should be around 10-15 minutes).\u003cbr\u003eLentils should be tender. \u003cbr\u003eIn a separate pan, warm oil over medium heat. Add Spice Pack 2. Once the spices start sizzling, add the onions. Saute until translucent and soft. Add the garlic, ginger, chiles, and Spice Pack 3 and give a good stir. \u003cbr\u003eWhen you can smell the garlic, add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add Spice Pack 4 and salt to taste. \u003cbr\u003eAdd the tomato mixture to the cooked rice and dals in a pot. Stir well. You can add water if the mixture is to thick. It should be somewhat like a thick stew. In a separate pan, warm 2 Tbls of oil (or you can substitute half ghee and half oil) and Spice Pack 5. When ready to serve, spoon the khichdi into a bowl. Top with a spoonful of the spiced oil.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"4 Servings","offer_id":42349803864309,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/products\/20220128_164251.jpg?v=1643410443"},{"product_id":"matar-dal","title":"Matar Dal Meal Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Matar Dal meal kit can be used to create a warm, hearty soup to eat on its own or a flavorful dal to eat alongside rice. Flavored with Panch Phoron, Bay Leaves, Ajowan, and Cumin, this dish is spicy, nutty, smokey, and sweet. Add a splash of mustard oil and  you'll have dinner ready in no time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbls Mustard Oil\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 onion sliced \u003cbr\u003eOptional: 1-2 green chiles like cayenne, chopped\u003cbr\u003eOil, Salt to Taste\u003cbr\u003eLemon \u003cbr\u003eRinse and drain lentils. In a pot combine lentils, 2 cups water, spice pack 1, 1\/2 tsp salt, and mustard oil over medium heat. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes (pressure cooker 3 whistles.) The lentils should be soft with some still holding their shape. \u003cbr\u003eIn a different pot, warm 2 TBLS oil over medium heat. Add spice pack 2. When the spices start to sizzle, add onions and optional green chiles and stir well. Cook until the onions soften and become translucent. Add 1 cup of water, cooked lentils, and spice pack 3. Give a good stir and let the mixture come to a simmer. Salt to taste.You can serve the dal at this point for a more soupy texture or shut off the heat and cover so that the lentils soak up more of the water for a thicker consistency. Add a squeeze of lemon and serve with rice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suraj Spices \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"4 Servings","offer_id":44026010763509,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/5961\/6957\/files\/20230906-141732.jpg?v=1694028194"},{"product_id":"t-shirt","title":"\"It's Not Chai Tea\" T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eHey we made a t-shirt. And so it had to be educational with a slight snark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChai means tea. As the concept of chai hit the West, it somehow was mangled into people saying Chai tea. Which would translate to \"tea tea.\" You can just say chai. 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