Kashmiri Masala - 1.8 oz

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Developed in collaboration with celebrated chef Floyd Cardoz and his wife Barkha, this Kashmiri Masala is inspired by a trip that Floyd took when he was just 18 to India’s northernmost state of Kashmir. There he tasted a spice combination that stayed with him forever. That experience became the foundation for this masala, also known as rogan josh masala.

Kashmiri chili provides vibrant color and gentle warmth, while coriander, fennel and ginger add sweetness and lift. Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and mace round out the blend with soft spice and aroma. The result is complex but balanced, built for slow-cooked dishes that reward patience and care.

Use this masala in classic rogan josh, lamb or goat curries, braised vegetables or lentils. It’s also excellent rubbed onto meats before roasting or stirred into soups and stews for layered flavor.

With every jar sold, $1 is donated to charitable causes.

For the full Cardoz Legacy experience, pair this blend with With Love & Masalas, the debut cookbook by Barkha Cardoz. Filled with approachable Indian recipes drawn from the Cardoz family kitchen, the book shows how to put all 6 of the Cardoz Legacy masalas to work in everyday meals. Thoughtful guidance and flexible menus make it a welcoming companion for cooks of all levels.

Heat index: Medium

Tasting notes: Spicy • Fragrant • Gingery

Cooking tips

Cook into lamb, goat or mushroom curries
Stir into lentils, chickpeas or vegetable stews
Rub onto chicken or vegetables before roasting

Sourcing

About Chef Floyd & Barkha Cardoz

We developed these masalas in collaboration with the celebrated Indian-American chef Floyd Cardoz and his wife, Barkha—a trained chef and accomplished cook in her own right.

Over his 30-year career, Floyd led restaurants in the United States and India, penned two cookbooks, won a national television cooking competition, co-founded The Young Scientist’s Foundation, and contributed his time and talent to countless charitable organizations. He passed away in March 2020 from the coronavirus, and is beloved and remembered not only for the warmth and spice he infused into ingredients but also for the genuine care and compassion he bestowed on his staff and guests alike.

Barkha co-founded The Young Scientist Foundation, worked with Floyd at their New York restaurant, The Bombay Bread Bar, and held down the family fort. After Floyd’s passing, she founded Cardoz Legacy LLC and saw the Floyd Cardoz Masala project through. We're proud to release them as a celebration of the Cardozes' love for the cuisines of India and their passion for sharing them with the world.

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