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Lajina Masala

5 days ago

Lajina Masala
Our last Curry Club Christmas Cookalong for 2025 is tomorrow! This year’s festive feast is a showstopper! We’re baking a lamb raan, baked rice, a gorgeous sprout & carrot curry, and of course… our famous pillowy, fluffy naans.It’s not too late to join tomorrow’s cookalong, please come and master the fluffiest festive naan with all the trimmings!Curry Club also makes a brilliant Christmas gift! 🎁To plan your gifting, call or text Lajina on 07955 662 060.Spice up someone’s life this Christmas! 🌶️✨#indianfood #curry #curryclub #naan #Christmas … See MoreSee Less

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Lajina Masala

2 weeks ago

Lajina Masala
⭐ The Most Useful /tip for Spice Cooks! Here’s the simplest universal rule for Indian cooking:🌶️ WHOLE spices → at the beginning (hot oil)They season the oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, remember it's part of the spice layering process.Lajina Masala Spices CHEF CRUSH🌶️ GROUND spices → in the middle (after onions)Usually sautéed briefly so they don’t burn. Examples: turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder.LAJINA MASALA SPICESCurry MasalaCardamom KickTandoori Masala (for the smokey hit)always with a splash of water.🌶️ Garam masala → at the endstraight into your serving dishes, just before you dine.🌶️ Bhaji BlendFor all the deep frying you have permission to do at this time of year, think Bhajies, Pakoras, and all the spicy fritters we love.🌶️ Tandoori MasalaFor all the dry baked sizzler classics, this is the must have.🌶️ and the salads/dipsFor healthy flavour bombs, if you have ever booked me you know this is the heart of all my meals…We have chaat masala.🌶️Still stuck?please send me a message or book to cook with me, thank you! … See MoreSee Less

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Lajina Masala

2 weeks ago

Lajina Masala
Our handmade, homemade Spice BlendsOur 7 handmade spice blends came to life for YOU, the home cooks, the ones that needs speedy, reliable results.Let’s take a look:Curry Masala is for all your curry making needs, a base or roasted cumin seeds, turmeric, chillies, herbs and so much more, not forgetting our bouncy homemade garam masala. It's the only spice you need to make curries. Cardamom Kick which is simpler to Curry Masala and doesn't contain any ginger or garlic, but offers a Curry Kick, like no other.Tandoori Masala is perfect for the baked or barbeque style Indian dishes we love, there’s no artificial colours in ours, just bold flavours.Try marinating aubergine or chicken in tandoori masala, soy sauce, honey and lemon, it won't disappoint.Chef Crush Home crushed cumin, fennel, coriander, black pepper and red chilli – some of it’s roasted and cooled before becoming a crush, some of its’ not. It's so good in so many dishes, include cottage pie and pasta bakes… I kid you not!Bhaji Blend is for all those crispy fritters we love, it starts with roasted coriander seeds and a heap of chilli and finished with garam masala, you just need to add onions or veg, or chicken or fish to the spice with chickpea flour and salt to batter up the bhajies or pakoras.Chaat Masala chucked over your curries or the sides and especially the starters for the ultimate street food experience.Garam Masala the essential Punjabi finisher, loved by all – ours is super special, the home blend, we've not changed the recipe for clients, it's our blend, in our recipes, in our spice bags, the real deal… because nothing else is good enough.All our spices are dry blends with no preservatives, or additives and free from allergens, they are lab certified gluten-free and vegan – perfect for everyone!Hungry? You might like to book a lesson to learn the art of spicing, please ask me how? Thank you, Lajina x … See MoreSee Less

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Lajina Masala

2 weeks ago

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Lajina has been the spice of Christmas for many years, teaching hundreds of people across Shropshire and throughout the UK to become Curry connoisseurss Lajina is known for her warmth, humour, and patience and has more 5 star reviews than you can shake a bunch of mistletoe at!If you have always wondered how to make the perfect Curry, or how to prepare Indian side dishes that will WOW your friends and family, do we have a Christmas treat for you!🎅 Monthly Curty Club Memberships🎅 Intimate group cookall gs in person🎅 Corporate team building with a difference 🎅 Hand-milled spice packs and gift sets Take a look at our website to see how you could add a bit more flavour to Christmas this year and give the gift that surprises and delights 🎄🎅 www.lajinamasala.com/curry-up-christmas … See MoreSee Less

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Lajina Masala

2 weeks ago

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🔥 Recipe Teaser: The Quickest Curry Base Ever!Want to whip up a delicious homemade curry in under 30 minutes?Here’s a sneak peek of my Quickest Curry Base Ever — a simple, flavour-packed foundation you can turn into endless curry variations.What makes it amazing:• Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have• Ready in one pan and freezes beautifully• Turns into kormas, bhunas, masalas and more with just a few tweaks• Perfect for busy evenings when you want real flavour fastHere’s how to get started:Chuck the following into a food processor and blitz into a fine paste — the simplest, boldest curry base:• 2 medium onions, peeled and roughly chopped• 4 cloves garlic, peeled• 1 inch ginger, peeled and roughly chopped• 1 tbsp cooking oil• 1 tbsp tomato purée• ½ tin chopped tomatoes• 1–2 tbsp curry masala• Generous pinch of saltTo cook:Fry the blended paste in a solid pan with a generous blob of butter until little bubbles of oil begin to appear around the edges — this is hugely important as it ensures the spices are fully cooked.This will take 5–10 minutes. Add a splash of water if the paste starts to dry out or catch.Once the paste becomes jammy and rich, add your chicken, vegetables, beans or lentils and cook through.Finish with your favourite touches — fresh herbs, cream or coconut milk, a squeeze of lemon or lime, or a handful of spring onions or chopped fresh tomatoes.It’s your delicious home-cooked curry, so enjoy it your favourite way!#curry #indianfood #curryclub #homecooking #PeacefulHome … See MoreSee Less

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