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.

Weekly Indian Meal Plans: Fast & Fabulous moji masala® Menus

Three weekly Indian meal plans using moji masala® — for beginners, families, and plant-based cooks. Every meal ready in 30-45 minutes.

by JD Walsh

May 4, 2026

Three ready-to-use weekly meal plans built around moji masala® spice blends — one for beginners, one for families, and one for plant-based cooks. Every dinner is ready in 30-45 minutes with one packet and a few fresh ingredients.

Meal Plan 1: The Beginner's Week

Start here if you've never cooked Indian food. These are the five easiest dishes in the lineup.

Monday: Dahl + rice — 30 min, one pot, almost impossible to mess up
Tuesday: Tandoori Chicken — marinate in the morning, bake after work
Wednesday: Aloo Rasedar (potato curry) — mild, comforting, kid-approved
Thursday: Roasted Gobi — sheet pan, 25 minutes, crispy edges
Friday: Chicken Curry + naan — the classic, your reward for the week

Get all 5 in the Weeknight Dinner Set ($29).

Meal Plan 2: The Family Week

Kid-tested, parent-approved. Mild flavors, familiar proteins, easy cleanup.

Monday: Chicken Curry — universally loved, one pot
Tuesday: Masala Wings — kids eat wings, these are baked not fried
Wednesday: Aloo Rasedar — the mildest dish, potato is everyone's friend
Thursday: Tandoori Chicken with rice — marinate morning, bake evening
Friday: Rogan Josh — the show-stopper for family Friday dinner

Get the chicken blends in the Chicken Lover's 4-Pack ($24).

Meal Plan 3: The Plant-Based Week

100% vegan-friendly with zero compromise on flavor.

Monday: Dahl — the protein-packed staple
Tuesday: Vegan Palak with tofu — creamy spinach curry
Wednesday: Mushroom Masala — meaty umami without the meat
Thursday: Gobi Masala — roasted cauliflower, crispy and satisfying
Friday: Kitchari — Ayurvedic comfort food, rice + lentils in one pot

Get 9 plant-based blends in the Complete Vegetarian Set ($49).

Shopping Tips

Buy rice in bulk: A 5 lb bag of basmati lasts weeks and costs ~$6
Stock yogurt: Used in tandoori marinade, as a curry enricher, and as a side (raita)
Onions, tomatoes, garlic-ginger paste: These three plus a moji masala® packet are the base of every dish
Make double batches: Most curries freeze beautifully — cook once, eat twice

Shop all moji masala® blends → · Get the Complete Collection ($75) →

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