South Asian Spices & Halal Spice Mixes | Hills Harvest

Shan Korma Recipe & Seasoning Mix

Shan Korma Recipe & Seasoning Mix is a gentle, aromatic spice blend for making traditional korma -- a Mughlai-style curry where meat is braised in a mildly spiced, creamy sauce. This korma masala features cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and white pepper in proportions designed to create warmth without heat, making korma one of the most approachable curries for all palates including children. Shan has been a...

Shan Bihari Kabab Mix

Shan Bihari Kabab Mix is designed for making Bihari kababs -- thin, flat pieces of marinated meat grilled to perfection. This Bihari kabab masala sets Bihari kababs apart from other South Asian grilled meats through the distinctive use of mustard oil, raw papaya (as a natural tenderizer), and a spice blend heavy on roasted gram flour, chilli, and warming spices that give the kababs their...

Shan Pav Bhaji

Shan Pav Bhaji is a spice blend designed for making pav bhaji -- the famous Mumbai street food where a thick, spiced mash of mixed vegetables is served alongside butter-toasted bread rolls (pav). This pav bhaji masala features a vibrant blend of amchoor (dried mango), cumin, coriander, and a distinctive red colour that gives pav bhaji its characteristic look and tangy-savoury flavour. Each Shan packet...

Shan Dal Masala Mix

Shan Dal Masala Mix is a spice blend formulated for cooking dal -- the everyday South Asian staple of spiced lentils that appears at nearly every meal. This dal masala features a balanced combination of cumin, turmeric, coriander, red chilli, and garam masala designed to transform plain boiled lentils into a richly flavoured, aromatic dal with genuine depth. Each Shan packet contains a pre-measured lentil...

Shan Lahori Fish Mix

Shan Lahori Fish Mix is a spice blend crafted for preparing Lahori-style fried fish -- one of the most popular street foods in Lahore, Pakistan. This Lahori fish masala combines a bold hit of red chilli, carom seeds (ajwain), turmeric, and a signature tang that creates a vibrant, crispy coating on fish fillets or steaks. The result is fish with a deeply seasoned crust and...

Shan Chappli Kabab Mix

Shan Chappli Kabab Mix is designed for making chapli kababs -- the iconic Peshawari flat kababs known for their crispy edges, juicy centre, and distinctive use of whole spices mixed directly into the mince. This chapli kabab masala gives kababs a coarser, more rustic character with visible pieces of tomato, coriander, and whole cumin and pomegranate seeds throughout. Shan captures the authentic Peshawari flavour profile...

Shan Vegetable Curry Mix

Shan Vegetable Curry Mix is a spice blend designed specifically for vegetable curries -- not adapted from a meat recipe but formulated to draw out and enhance the natural flavours of vegetables. This vegetable curry masala balances cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, and chilli in proportions that add warmth and depth without overwhelming the fresh taste of the vegetables. Each Shan packet contains a pre-measured vegetable...

Shan Meat Tenderizer

Shan Meat Tenderizer is a seasoned blend of natural tenderizing agents and mild spices designed to break down tough connective tissue in meat before cooking. This meat tenderizer works by softening the protein fibres, resulting in meat that is noticeably more tender and receptive to marinades and spice rubs. It is a preparation aid rather than a cooking spice -- you apply it before your...

Shan Mutton Biryani Mix

Shan Mutton Biryani Mix is formulated specifically for mutton biryani -- arguably the most celebrated version of this iconic layered rice dish. This mutton biryani masala is built around the stronger, gamier flavour of mutton with spices that can stand up to it -- robust whole spices, fennel, mace, nutmeg, and a generous base of cumin and coriander that develop rich depth during the slow...

Shan Vegetable Biryani Mix

Shan Vegetable Biryani Mix is blended specifically for vegetable biryani -- a layered rice dish where mixed vegetables replace meat as the star. This vegetable biryani masala features the same aromatic foundation of cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, and saffron-style colouring found in meat biryani mixes, tuned to complement the lighter flavour profile of vegetables rather than overpower them. Each Shan packet contains a pre-measured vegetable...

Shan Kitchen King

Shan Kitchen King is a versatile, all-in-one kitchen king masala designed to be your go-to spice for everyday cooking. It combines a balanced mix of coriander, cumin, turmeric, chilli, fenugreek, and garam masala spices in proportions that work across a wide variety of dishes -- from simple vegetable curries and dal to meat preparations and rice dishes. It is the spice equivalent of a utility...

Shan Daal Makhni Masala

Shan Daal Makhni Masala is blended for making daal makhni -- the famous Punjabi dish of whole black lentils (urad dal) and kidney beans slow-cooked until they break down into a thick, creamy, buttery gravy. This daal makhni masala features ginger, garlic, cumin, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves that give daal makhni its distinctive, rich flavour profile. Shan takes the guesswork out of this...

Shan Karachi Beef Biryani Mix

Shan Karachi Beef Biryani Mix is tailored for the Karachi style of biryani -- known for its bold spicing, generous use of tomatoes and potatoes, and a fiery heat level that sets it apart from milder biryani traditions. This Karachi biryani masala builds layer upon layer of flavour with cumin, coriander, Kashmiri chilli, and whole spices, producing a biryani with deep colour and assertive character....

Shan Chicken Handi Mix

Shan Chicken Handi Mix is formulated for making chicken handi -- a traditional pot-cooked curry where chicken is simmered in a thick, tomato-and-yoghurt-based gravy with a blend of warming spices. This chicken handi masala takes its name from the handi (clay pot) the dish is traditionally cooked in, which gives the curry a distinctive, slightly smoky depth. The spice blend features cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and...

Shan Chicken White Korma

Shan Chicken White Korma is a spice blend designed for making white korma -- a Mughlai-style dish where chicken is cooked in a mild, creamy sauce made with yoghurt, cream, and ground nuts. This chicken korma masala is all about subtle, layered aromatics -- cardamom, white pepper, mace, and a gentle warmth that lets the richness of the sauce take centre stage. Shan has perfected...

Shan Fruit Chaat

Shan Fruit Chaat is a seasoning blend made for sprinkling over freshly cut fruit to create the popular South Asian snack -- fruit chaat. This fruit chaat masala balances sweet, sour, salty, and mildly spicy notes with ingredients like chaat masala, black salt, dried mango powder, and sugar to transform ordinary fruit into something unexpectedly addictive. Each Shan packet contains a pre-measured fruit chaat seasoning...

Shan Shami Kabab

Shan Shami Kabab mix is designed for making the classic South Asian appetiser -- smooth, round patties made from boiled and ground meat blended with chana dal and aromatic spices. This shami kabab masala produces kababs with an almost paste-like interior that is silky and rich, with a thin crispy crust from shallow-frying. The spice blend features cumin, coriander, black pepper, and warm whole spices....