Buy Indian Spices Online — Masala, Whole Spices & Blends
Every Indian dish begins with spice, and GoDirect carries the full masala aisle — whole (sabut) and ground (pisa) — for same-day delivery across the Greater Toronto Area. Stock the everyday four first: haldi (turmeric powder), jeera (cumin, seed or powder), dhania (coriander, whole or powder) and lal mirch (red chilli powder, including Kashmiri and extra-hot).
For the tadka pan and slow-cooked dishes we stock whole spices — black and green cardamom (elaichi), cloves (laung), cinnamon sticks, bay leaves (tej patta), black pepper (whole, coarse or fine), mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds (methi), fennel (saunf), ajwain, star anise, javantri (mace) and nutmeg — plus curry leaves, kasoori methi, anardana, amchoor (dry mango powder), black salt, and hing (asafoetida) from LG, MTR and Ramdev.
Ready blends cover the regional menu. From the north there is MDH Chana Masala and Tata Sampann Punjabi Chole Masala for Amritsari-style chole, MDH Rajmah Masala, MDH Dal Makhani Masala and MDH Kasoori Methi Leaves for a Punjabi handi; MDH Kashmiri Mirch and MDH Deggi Mirch for colour without fire. From the west, MDH Pav Bhaji Masala and MDH Bombay Biryani Masala carry the Mumbai street kitchen, and MDH Panipuri Masala and MDH Chunky Chat Masala the chaat cart. From the south, MDH Sambar Masala. Add MDH Garam Masala, MDH Kitchen King Masala, MDH Shahi Paneer Masala, MDH Meat Curry Masala, MDH Tandoori Chicken Masala and MDH Jal Jeera Masala, alongside Shan, MTR and National mixes.
Shop MDH, Shan, Aman's, Deep, Laxmi, Tata, MTR, National, LG, Sher, Leafy, Handi, Ramdev and Club House. Sizes run from 25g, 50g and 100g jars through 200g, 400g and 500g packs, up to 2 lb, 5 lb, 7 lb and 10 lb bulk bags for caterers and large families.
A practical tip: buy whole spices when you can and grind small batches — whole spices hold their aroma far longer than pre-ground. Keep everything in airtight jars away from heat and sunlight, and dry-roast whole spices briefly (bhuna) before grinding to wake up the flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make Bombay biryani at home?
Bombay biryani is the Mumbai version — a little sweeter and tangier than its Hyderabadi cousin, with potato in the pot and a hit of dried plum or lemon. Marinate your meat or vegetables in yoghurt with MDH Bombay Biryani Masala (Shan Bombay Biryani Masala is the other popular pick), fry onions until deep brown, layer with par-boiled rice, seal the lid and finish on dum — the lowest possible flame — for twenty minutes so the steam does the work.
Which masala should I use for Amritsari-style chole?
Punjabi chole gets its dark colour from long cooking with tea and anardana rather than from chilli. Soak kabuli chana overnight, then build the masala with Tata Sampann Punjabi Chole Masala or MDH Chana Masala, plus a spoon of Aman's Anardana Powder or MDH Amchoor (Dry Mango Powder) for the sour note. Finish with a chhonk of ginger julienne and green chilli in hot ghee.
What is the difference between Kashmiri mirch and deggi mirch?
Kashmiri chilli is prized for deep red colour with mild heat — it is what gives rogan josh and tandoori marinades their glow without burning. Deggi mirch is a blend that sits a little hotter while keeping that colour. We carry MDH Kashmiri Mirch, Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder and Aman's Kashmiri Chilli Whole, plus MDH Deggi Mirch. For straight heat, use a regular or extra-hot red chilli powder instead.
What do I need for Mumbai-style pav bhaji?
Pav bhaji is Mumbai in a pan: potato, cauliflower, peas and capsicum mashed down on a hot tawa with tomato, butter and MDH Pav Bhaji Masala, then served with buttered pav. Mash while it cooks rather than after — that is what gives the bhaji its texture. A squeeze of lime and raw onion on top finishes it.
What pack sizes do spices come in?
Spices are sold from small 25g, 50g and 100g packs through 200g, 400g and 500g, up to bulk 2 lb, 5 lb, 7 lb and 10 lb bags — handy if you cook in volume or are buying for a function.
Do you deliver spices and masala same-day in the GTA?
Yes. GoDirect delivers same day across the Greater Toronto Area — add your whole spices and blends to the cart and choose an available delivery slot for your city at checkout.