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American Masala Collection by Wade Ceramics, designed by chef & cookbook author, Suvir Saran

Designed by Suvir Saran,
co-chef/owner of Dévi
in New York City

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American Masala mortar & pestle sets
American Masala Mortar & Pestle Sets

Specially designed by Chef Suvir Saran and partner Charlie Burd, these handsome porcelain Mortar & Pestle Sets are the perfect kitchen tool for making spice blends and rubs, flavorful dips, herb mixtures, and marinades. Saran redesigned the traditional pestle to create a wider base to prevent spices and other ingredients from “popping” out of the mortar as grinding takes place. Pestles showcase a decorative motif representative of heirloom Indian quilts. Glazed mortars are available in either Cardamom Green or Saffron Orange. Sets are sturdy with a 2-cup capacity; dishwasher safe; odor and stain resistant; packaging contains chef’s recipe. Part of the new American Masala Collection by Wade Ceramics Ltd.

 

American Masala mortar & pestle sets

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Suvir demonstrates how to prepare Slaw with Mint,
Lime Juice, Chiles, and Peanuts
from American Masala.

Watch a YouTube video of Suvir demonstrating his
innovative mortar and pestle, produced by Fine Cooking magazine.

New! Taj Majal inspired trivets
American Masala's Taj Majal Inspired Trivets
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Specially designed by Chef Suvir Saran and partner, Charlie Burd, these attractive ceramic trivets come in a lustrous cream hue and have intricate raised details reminiscent of those found in the Mughal architecture of India’s Taj Mahal. They support oven-to-table cookware and platters of high heat and heavy weights. Trivets have protective rubber feet. These trivets are chic, highly functional and reasonably priced for personal home use and gifting – fitting into any style of interior design. Buy now at The KitchenStoreOnline.com

Suvir Saran's Cookbooks

American Masala cookbook

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American Masala marries Indian flavors with American favorites to create dishes that are exotic, yet familiar; full of complex tastes, yet easy enough for weeknight suppers. Masala—the Hindi word for a blend of spices—is at the heart of Indian cooking. Whether toasted, ground, fried, infused in oil, or fresh, spices are used to layer flavors in simple but profound ways. Bring the same techniques to American classics such as meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, or roasted turkey, and the result is truly special. Masala also refers to the excitement and vibrancy that come from a house full of friends and family. Simple recipes prepared with staples found in every supermarket mean less time laboring in the kitchen and more time spent enjoying the spice of life.

Indian Home Cooking cookbook

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Indian Home Cooking introduces our taste buds, and our kitchens, to the wonders of cumin, coriander, cardamom, and curry leaves. This book is a celebration of the food Indians cook in American kitchens today, using ingredients found in most supermarkets. With streamlined techniques and intense, authentic flavors, from slow-simmered curries with layered flavors to quickly sautéed dishes, these approachable recipes explore the wide world of Indian cuisine.