Classic Chettinad Curry Paste

Chettinad is Tamil Nadu's most complex cooking tradition. Black stone flower, kalpasi, marathi mokku — spices you don't find in any other Indian cuisine. This paste is built on that exact spice logic.

• Serves 4
• Cook time: 20 mins
• Works with: Chicken, mutton, vegetables
• Net weight: 300g · Shelf life: 12 months

Chettinad cuisine comes from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu — a merchant community that traded spices across Southeast Asia and brought back flavours no one else was using. The result is the most aromatic, layered curry base in South India.

This paste uses the full Chettinad spice set: kalpasi, marathi mokku, black stone flower, and dried red chillies roasted together. Deep, dark, properly fragrant. Pair with rice or parotta.