What should be kept in Anjarai Petti?

A closer look of the everyday South Indian spices:

• Mustard seeds.
• Cumin seeds | Jeera.
• Coriander seeds | Dhaniya.
• Fenugreek seeds | Methi.
• Black Peppercorns.
• Channa dhal.
• Urad dhal.

What can I put in a masala box?

The ideal starter kit should include some of the staples of Indian cooking; mustard seeds, cardamom, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, ground coriander powder and of course garam masala. Most spices, especially those that are ground are known to lose their flavour and aroma quickly.

What is anjarai Petti?

Anjarai Petti or Spice Box usually comprises seven compartments that are movable and we can store the seasoning ingredients in this box. Stainless Steel Anjara Petti is used since the olden days in our Indian Kitchen to store the ingredients for easy access while cooking.

How many compartments are in Anjarai Petti box?

In tamil, my native tongue, we call the spice box as “ Anjarai petti ” literally translated as a 5-compartment (anjarai) box (petti). I think over the years it grew and now its come to seven. 7 has been standard since my grandma’s days. “ The spices in the box vary from region to region and family to family.

What does Anjarai Petti mean in Indian cooking?

The other is my Anjarai Petti (meaning box with five compartments). This round box is used to store all the seeds I use in my cooking. Most Indian women have some form of the Anjarai Petti or other, to store spices or seeds or masala powders. Call it a spice rack or a seasoning rack. I would be lost without this in my kitchen.

What kind of seeds are in Anjarai Petti?

There are steel ones, wooden ones, and plastic ones. Mine is a stainless steel one, which I use to store black gram, mustard seeds, pepper corn, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. The box comes with a small spoon. Here’s my Anjarai Petti, my ‘must-have’ kitchen resource.