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a deep, aromatic Kashmiri spice base in seconds. One tikki, and your curry tastes like the valley itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"signature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cap\"\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbar\"\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"width: 92%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eSpice Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbar\"\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"width: 90%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbar\"\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"width: 85%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eHeat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbar\"\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"width: 48%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- ===================== SHORT DESCRIPTION ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe secret base behind authentic Kashmiri food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasala Tikki Kashmir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Kashmiri spice cake — a handcrafted, sun-dried blend of spices pressed into a small tikki. Crumble it into hot oil or gravy and it dissolves into a rich, aromatic masala base, giving curries instant, authentic valley flavour. No grinding a dozen spices, no shortcuts. Just real Kashmiri taste, the way home kitchens have made it for generations. \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade. Sun-dried. Unmistakably Kashmiri.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"divider-note\"\u003eOne tikki. A whole curry's worth of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== LONG DESCRIPTION \/ STORY ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade the way Kashmir has always made it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Kashmir, the soul of a dish is its masala base. Long before packaged spice mixes existed, valley kitchens kept their flavour secret in a humble form — small cakes of ground spices, shaped by hand and dried slowly in the mountain sun. Drop one into hot oil at the start of cooking and it would bloom into a deep, fragrant foundation that no quick sprinkle of powder could match. \u003cstrong\u003eMasala Tikki Kashmir\u003c\/strong\u003e carries that very tradition into your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tikki is \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted in small batches\u003c\/strong\u003e, never mass-produced. Quality spices are blended to a time-honoured Kashmiri recipe, pressed into shape by hand, and \u003cstrong\u003esun-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e to concentrate their aroma and colour. The result is a compact little powerhouse of flavour — one that does the work of an entire spice rack in a single, fuss-free step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity begins with the ingredients. We use \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully chosen spices\u003c\/strong\u003e and a traditional blend, with nothing artificial added. Every batch is freshly prepared and sealed in \u003cstrong\u003ehygienic, food-grade packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the aroma, colour, and potency reach you exactly as they left the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're cooking a slow dum aloo, a rich meat curry, a tangy fish gravy, or a simple vegetable dish, one Masala Tikki transforms it — building the unmistakable depth and warmth of true Kashmiri cooking. This isn't just a spice. It's the difference between a curry that's good and a curry that tastes like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Kashmiri spices online\u003c\/strong\u003e and bring the valley's most treasured cooking secret to your own stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== KEY FEATURES ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it belongs in your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade by Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaped in small batches by hand — never mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime-Honoured Recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Kashmiri spice blend, true to the valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003eSun-Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturally Dried\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow sun-drying concentrates aroma, colour, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003eInstant Base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne-Step Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrumbles into hot oil to build a full masala base fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003ePure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality Spices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully chosen spices with nothing artificial added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003eHygiene\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSealed for Freshness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in hygienic, food-grade packaging to lock flavour in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Kashmiri flavour, the easy way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds a deep, restaurant-style masala base in a single step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaves you measuring and grinding a long list of spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine valley flavour you can't get from generic spice mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade and sun-dried for concentrated aroma and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable to taste — use more or less for your spice level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly made and sealed, so it cooks as good as it smells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== HOW TO USE ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom tikki to rich curry base in seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat \u003cstrong\u003eoil or ghee\u003c\/strong\u003e in your pan until hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrumble in \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 tikkis\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjust to taste) and let the masala bloom for a few seconds until fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your base — \u003cstrong\u003eonion, tomato, or curd\u003c\/strong\u003e — then your main ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tikki melts into the gravy, building a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, authentic Kashmiri flavour base\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simmer and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"margin-top: 44px;\"\u003ePerfect For Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDishes it makes unforgettable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eKashmiri Dum Aloo\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eMeat \u0026amp; mutton curries\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eFish gravy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eVegetable curries\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eNadru (lotus stem)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eRajma \u0026amp; pulses\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eMarinades\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eEveryday gravies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== WHY CHOOSE US \/ TRUST ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"why\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhy Choose Kashmir Online Store?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraight from the valley to your stove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 680px;\"\u003eWe're a Kashmir-based team with direct access to local makers and traditional recipes. That means real authenticity, fresher spice, and a shorter journey from the kitchen to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRooted in Kashmir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by local hands using recipes passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreshly Made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepared in small fresh batches — quality over quantity, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHygienically Packed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed in food-grade packaging to keep aroma and potency intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic by Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional spice blend with nothing artificial added — our baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== FLAVOUR PROFILE ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it brings to your dish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the tikki hits hot oil, the first gift is \u003cstrong\u003earoma\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm, fragrant bloom of toasted Kashmiri spices. Into the gravy it lends a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, layered masala richness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a beautiful natural colour. The heat is \u003cstrong\u003egentle and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, building warmth and character rather than raw fire — though you can dial it up simply by adding more. Rustic, rounded, and deeply authentic: exactly how a real Kashmiri curry base should taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PACKAGING + STORAGE ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePackaging Information\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePacked to protect flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMasala Tikki Kashmir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashmir Online Store\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Kashmiri Cooking Spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade, sun-dried spice cake (tikki)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted in small batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygienic, food-grade, sealed pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreshness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshly prepared before dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashmir, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrumble into hot oil \/ gravy while cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"margin-top: 44px;\"\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep it dry, keep it potent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storage-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry place\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, keep in an \u003cstrong\u003eairtight container\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve aroma and potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, dry spoon or hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — moisture is the main cause of spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse within the timeframe noted on the pack for the richest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== FAQ + META ===================== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Masala Tikki Kashmir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a traditional Kashmiri cooking ingredient — a handmade, sun-dried spice cake used to build a masala base for curries. It is not a ready-to-eat snack; it's crumbled into hot oil or gravy while cooking to give dishes authentic Kashmiri flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat oil or ghee, crumble in one or two tikkis and let the spices bloom for a few seconds, then add your onion\/tomato\/curd base and main ingredient. The tikki dissolves into the gravy, creating a deep, ready-made masala foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it very spicy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat is warm and balanced rather than fiery, and it's fully in your control — use fewer tikkis for milder dishes or more for extra punch. The focus is on rich, layered flavour, not raw heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich dishes does it suit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost any Kashmiri-style curry: dum aloo, mutton and meat curries, fish gravy, vegetable dishes, nadru (lotus stem), pulses, and marinades. Anywhere you want an authentic valley masala base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I order it online with delivery in India\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can buy Masala Tikki online directly from Kashmir Online Store, and we deliver across India — bringing the valley's signature cooking spice straight to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== STORE-TEAM REFERENCE: META + TAGS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tagwrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52602257113220,"sku":"KOSMASALA TIKKI","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/2658\/3940\/files\/kashmiri-ver-masala-tikki.png?v=1786108320","url":"https:\/\/ruh-i-kashmir.shop\/products\/masala-tikki-ver","provider":"RUH-E-KASHMIR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}