Your first weeks in a new city are busy enough without hunting for hing in five different supermarkets. Here’s what to stock first so dinner feels like home.
Grains and flours
- Basmati rice and a sona masoori or everyday rice
- Whole-wheat atta for rotis and parathas
- Besan for pakoras, kadhi and cheela
- Poha or suji for quick breakfasts
Dals
- Toor dal and moong dal for everyday dal
- Masoor dal, which cooks fastest
- Chana and rajma for weekends
The masala tin
- Turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander and cumin powder
- Whole cumin and mustard seeds
- Garam masala and hing
The extras that make it home
- Ghee and mustard or coconut oil
- A jar of pickle and some papad
- Tea, chai masala and your favourite biscuits
- A pack of namkeen for when friends drop by
Everything here is in Grocery & Kitchen. Add it to one basket and we’ll deliver it together.
