Usal Masala (उसळ मसाला) is a traditional Maharashtrian spice blend for usal, the home-style curry of sprouts, peas or beans, and it also seasons vegetable or meat curries, rice and pulao, soups, lentil dishes and marinades for grilling or roasting. It is made from handpicked, non-oil-extracted spices for full flavour retention, 100% natural and free from fillers, preservatives and artificial ingredients. The label lists "Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Turmeric, Stone Flower etc." and the pack is marked VEG. For traditional usal, 2 tablespoons of the masala go into 1 cup of mixed sprouts such as mung beans and matki, cooked with onion, tomatoes, mustard seeds and 2 tablespoons oil, then simmered for 15-20 minutes and served with chapati, bhakri or rice. A splash of coconut milk or a squeeze of lemon juice adds richness. Stored airtight in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, it stays fresh for up to 6 months; the pack reads best before 6 months and asks to refrigerate after opening. It comes in a white stand-up pouch with a deep red base, printed "Product Of India". Catalogue code: SNMUSAL27 Pack sizes: 50 gms, 100 gms, 250 gms, 500 gms (listed weights: 0.05 kg for 100 gms, 0.1 kg for 250 gms, 0.2 kg for 500 gms) Nutrition per 100 g: protein 8.0 g, total fat 13.0 g, carbohydrate 39.0 g, energy 355.0 Kcal, total sugars 3.8 g FSSAI No. 11521998000267