What spices do I need for Indian cooking?

Instead of buying 8-15 individual spices, use a dish-specific moji masala® spice packet. Each blend is pre-measured for one traditional Indian recipe, so you get authentic flavor without sourcing or measuring multiple spices.

Is Indian cooking hard for beginners?

No. With a pre-measured spice kit like moji masala®, Indian cooking is as simple as adding a few fresh ingredients and following the recipe. Most dishes are ready in 30-60 minutes with no prior experience needed.

What is the best Indian spice blend for chicken?

moji masala® offers three chicken-specific blends: Tandoori Chicken Masala for smoky grilled flavor, Chicken Curry Masala (Rasedar) for a rich North Indian curry, and Chicken Wings Masala for crispy Indian-style wings. Each packet is pre-measured for one dish.

Are moji masala recipes quick to make?

Yes. Most moji masala® recipes take 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish using standard grocery store ingredients. No special equipment or prior Indian cooking experience is required.

The Dinner Party Pack: 6 Indian Spice Blends for Hosting and Entertaining

How to host an Indian dinner party for 8-12 guests — full timeline and menu.

May 2, 2026

The Dinner Party Pack includes 6 moji masala® spice blends — Tandoori Chicken, Rogan Josh, Chicken Curry, Gobi, Dahl, and Aloo Rasedar — enough to host an authentic Indian dinner party for 8–12 guests.

Who Is This For?

Hosts and entertainers. People who love cooking for a crowd. Anyone who's been to an Indian restaurant and thought "I wish I could make this at home for friends." With 6 blends, you can create a full Indian spread that looks and tastes like you spent all day cooking — even though each dish takes under an hour.

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What's Inside

Tandoori Chicken — The appetizer or centerpiece. Marinate and roast.
Rogan Josh — The showstopper main course. Rich Kashmiri lamb curry.
Chicken Curry — The crowd-pleaser. Everyone's favorite.
Gobi Masala — The vegetarian main. Roasted or curried cauliflower.
Dahl — The essential side. Protein-rich lentil curry.
Aloo Rasedar — The comfort side. Mild potato curry.

The Dinner Party Timeline

Here's how to cook all 6 dishes for a Saturday dinner party:

Morning: Marinate the tandoori chicken (5 minutes of work, then fridge)
3:00 PM: Start the Rogan Josh — needs the longest simmer
3:30 PM: Start the Aloo Rasedar — low maintenance, simmers on its own
4:00 PM: Start the Dahl — one pot, 25 minutes, then hold on low
4:30 PM: Start the Chicken Curry — 30-minute simmer
5:00 PM: Roast the Gobi — sheet pan, 25 minutes at 425°F
5:15 PM: Bake the tandoori chicken — 25 minutes
5:30 PM: Cook rice. Set the table.
6:00 PM: Everything is ready. Serve family-style with basmati rice, naan, raita (yogurt sauce), and sliced onions.

Total active cooking time: about 2 hours. Feeds 8–12 people generously.

The Menu Your Guests Will Remember

Most dinner parties serve one main dish. You're serving six — a full Indian feast with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Guests serve themselves family-style, try everything, and go back for seconds. It's the kind of dinner people talk about for weeks.