Award-Winning South Indian Spice Blends
Silver Medal, Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2026 · Hand-roasted in small batches in Melbourne
Cook authentic South Indian meals easily!
Start here: restaurant-style South Indian dishes in 30 minutes.
Spice Level: Medium
Amma's Sambar Masala is the one I grew up on: Sunday sambar, idli for breakfast, rice and sambar for lunch. Single-origin Nagaur coriander, Pratibha turmeric (5.5% curcumin), Thalassery peppercorn and cumin, roasted with toor dal, chana dal, curry leaves and a little rice, then ground in small batches in Melbourne. A Silver Medal winner at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2026.
Use it for: sambar, dal, vegetable kuzhambu, upma and pongal. How: cook toor dal with tamarind and your vegetables, stir in the masala, simmer for 10 minutes, then finish with a mustard-seed and curry-leaf tadka.
No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Eco-friendly packaging. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Spice Level: Medium
My everyday sprinkle, the one that goes on almost anything. Roasted chana dal, flaxseed and peanuts with single-origin Thalassery peppercorn, Nagaur coriander, cumin and Ceylon cinnamon, ground in small batches in Melbourne. Nutty, crunchy and gently spiced.
Use it for: idli and dosa, avo toast, cheese toast, pasta, popcorn, roast potatoes and BBQ rubs. How: sprinkle it on with a drizzle of ghee or oil, or mix it into a marinade.
Contains: peanut. No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Spice Level: Mild
This is our heritage garam masala, and a Silver Medal winner at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2026. Single-origin Kottayam cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, Idukki green cardamom, Thalassery peppercorn, Malana fennel and Pollachi mace and nutmeg: warm, floral and deep, roasted and ground in small batches in Melbourne.
Use it for: chicken, lamb or goat curry, varuval, biryani and vegetable kurma. How: add ½ to 1 teaspoon per 1kg of meat or vegetables. A little goes a long way.
No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Eco-friendly packaging. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Spice Level: Mild
This is the Classic OG, the curry powder passed down to me by two generations, and the one I reach for most. Mild, warm and earthy, it builds a proper Madras-style base: single-origin Pratibha turmeric (5.5% curcumin), Thalassery peppercorn, Malana fennel and cumin, roasted with curry leaves and split chickpeas, then ground in small batches in Melbourne.
Use it for: chicken or lamb curry, egg curry, fish and prawns, potato fry, roast veg. How: fry onions, add the masala, cook for a minute, add tomato and water. Restaurant-style in 30 minutes.
No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Eco-friendly packaging. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Versatile South Indian Seasonings.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, made delicious.
Almost anything - Idly, Dosai, Pasta, Chips, Toast, Vegetables, Roasting, BBQ
Spice Level: Mild
The podi every South Indian table keeps next to the rice. Roasted curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal and toor dal with single-origin cumin and Thalassery peppercorn, a little garlic and sesame, ground in small batches in Melbourne. Earthy, nutty and gently spiced.
Use it for: hot rice with ghee, idli and dosa, or sprinkled over curries, eggs and roast veg. How: mix a spoonful into hot rice with a teaspoon of ghee or sesame oil.
Contains: sesame. No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Spice Level: Mild
Rasam is South India's comfort soup: tangy, peppery and best poured over hot rice. Ours is built on single-origin Thalassery peppercorn, Nagaur coriander, cumin and Pratibha turmeric (5.5% curcumin), roasted with toor dal and curry leaves and ground in small batches in Melbourne.
Use it for: tomato rasam, lemon rasam, pepper rasam, or a spoonful stirred into dal. How: simmer tomato and tamarind water, add the rasam powder, let it froth up once, then finish with a ghee, mustard-seed and curry-leaf tadka.
No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Eco-friendly packaging. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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Spice Level: Mild
Our limited-edition gunpowder: the classic idli podi with a twist. Microgreens (pea shoots, purple radish and broccoli) are roasted in with urad dal, chana dal, sesame and single-origin Kashmiri chillies, cumin and Thalassery peppercorn, then ground in small batches in Melbourne.
Use it for: idli, dosa, uttapam, rice, eggs or avo toast. How: mix with sesame oil or ghee into a paste and serve on the side, or sprinkle it on dry.
Contains: sesame. No artificial flavours. No added preservatives. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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3 jars in amber glass · free shipping over $60
The Perfect Veg Breakfast or Lunch :) Just a Kuzhambu, dhal or sambar, rasam with any stir-fry(Poiryals, Usili, Thorans) or eggs!
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Madras Curry Powder: Split chickpeas, Dry red chillies, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Dry ginger, Curry leaves, Single Origin Malana Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek seeds and Salt
Amma's Sambar Masala - Single Origin Nagaur Coriander seeds, Dry red chillies, Split chickpeas, Pigeon peas, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Curry leaves, Fenugreek seeds, Sona masoori raw rice, Asafoetida and Salt
Rasam Powder - Pigeon peas, Single Origin Nagaur Coriander seeds, Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Dry red chillies, Curry Leaves, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Asafoetida and Salt
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3 jars in amber glass · free shipping over $60
Three curries, one night: Madras Curry Powder for a classic chicken or veg curry, South Indian Meat Masala (Silver Medal 2026) for lamb or goat, and Amma’s Sambar Masala for the sambar on the side. Restaurant-style South Indian at home in 30 minutes.
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Madras Curry Powder: Split chickpeas, Dry red chillies, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Dry ginger, Curry leaves, Single Origin Malana Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek seeds and Salt
South Indian Meat Masala - Caraway seeds, Single Origin Kottayam Cloves, Single Origin Ceylon Cinnamon sticks, Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Poppy seeds, Stone flower, Single Origin Idukki green cardamom pods, Bay leaves, Single Origin Malana Fennel seeds, Star anise and Single Origin Pollachi Mace and Nutmeg.
Amma's Sambar Masala - Single Origin Nagaur Coriander seeds, Dry red chillies, Split chickpeas, Pigeon peas, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Curry leaves, Fenugreek seeds, Sona masoori raw rice, Asafoetida and Salt
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6 × 55g Amber Glass Jar + 1 x Spoon
Experience the authentic flavours of South India with our exclusive bundle pack, featuring six of our signature spice blends: Madras Curry Powder, South Indian Meat Masala, Amma's Sambar Masala, Curry Leaves Podi, Rasam Powder, and All Purpose Special Spice Mix. Each blend is crafted using ethically sourced single-origin spices, roasted with lentils and curry leaves for deep, vibrant flavour. Contains: peanut (All-Purpose Special Spice Mix), sesame (Curry Leaves Podi).
Roasted, ground and blended in small batches in Melbourne, our homemade mixes contain no artificial flavours, preservatives, or additives. Enjoy the convenience of versatile, eco-friendly packaging designed for a mindful kitchen.
Six family recipes in one box, including our Silver Medal winners. The gift that gets opened every week. Happy cooking, Sakthi
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The Majestic Collection combines the rich, authentic flavours of our 3 signature farm-sourced single-origin spice blends in the Majestic Tin!
Each “The Majestic Collection Box” Contains:
Choose any 3 jars of our signature spice blends: Madras Curry Powder, South Indian Meat Masala, Amma's Sambar Masala, Curry Leaves Podi/Powder, Rasam Powder, and All Purpose Special Spice Mix.
Majestic Tin, designed by Sara Miller, is inspired by the heart of South India.
Gift Wrap packaging.
You can also choose a cardboard box :) + 3 blends. Gift Wrap packaging included.
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3 jars in amber glass · free shipping over $60
Everything for a proper South Indian breakfast: Amma’s Sambar Masala for the sambar, Curry Leaves Podi and All-Purpose Special Spice Mix to sprinkle on hot idli and dosa with a little ghee. Contains: peanut, sesame.
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All-Purpose Special Spice Mix - Australian Flaxseeds, Split chickpeas, Dry red chillies, CONTAINS NUTS(PEANUTS), Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Nagaur Coriander seeds, Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Single Origin Ceylon Cinnamon sticks, Curry leaves, Salt
Curry Leaves Podi - Black gram, Split chickpeas, Pigeon peas, Sesame seeds, Dry red chillies, Curry leaves, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Poppy seeds, Sona masoori raw rice, Garlic granules, Asafoetida and Salt
Amma's Sambar Masala - Single Origin Nagaur Coriander seeds, Dry red chillies, Split chickpeas, Pigeon peas, Single Origin Cumin Seeds, Single Origin Pratibha Turmeric (5.5% Curc.), Single Origin Thalassery Peppercorn, Curry leaves, Fenugreek seeds, Sona masoori raw rice, Asafoetida and Salt
What makes our spice blends different?
Nothing Added
No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or additives. Just spices, roasted and ground the way my amma taught me.
Ethically Sourced Spices
Our single-origin spices are sourced directly from our farm partners, many of them named on our product pages. We build long-term partnerships with them, because exquisite ingredients deserve exquisite partnerships.
Hand-Crafted Excellence
Each small batch is roasted, ground - more than 60% stone ground, and blended by hand right here in Melbourne. Every jar goes from fresh harvest to your pantry in small batches.
Sustainably Packaged
We care about your kitchen and our planet, which is why every product comes in eco-friendly packaging that reflects our commitment to sustainability.
Why Curries and Varuvals™ ?
Discover the story behind our authentic South Indian spice blends
Generations of Flavour in every Blend!
At Curries & Varuvals, our spice blends are deeply rooted in family recipes that have been cherished for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on using single-origin spices sourced ethically, ensuring that every ingredient meets our high standards.
Crafted in small batches, our blends reflect our South Indian heritage and the love that goes into each recipe. We don't compare ourselves to generic or store-bought brands.
Our Quality Promise
Our commitment to top-rated quality means we're a bit more expensive, but that's simply because we refuse to compromise on the grade of spices we use. Being a small family-owned business, we infuse our heart and soul into every gram that comes out of our kitchen.
Experience the difference that comes from generations of passion and tradition, and experience the essence of authentic homemade spice blends with Curries & Varuvals.
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