The fastest, easiest and best tasting curry you will ever make!
Cooking with Curry Starter and Tempered Spice Co. Signature Spice Blends
Our signature Curry Starter and specialty spice blends like Tikka Masala and Keema Masala, simplify cooking while delivering, bold, aromatic Indian-inspired flavors. Â Whether you are a pro or a beginner, this guide helps you create delicious, restaurant-quality meals with rich flavors, and without the overwhelming heat.Â
Usha Shantha-Martin, the founder and CEO of Usha’s Kitchen, is a passionate home cook dedicated to making authentic Indian inspired recipes, easy for you to make.  Identifying the difficulties most people have trying to cook Indian food , she’s crafted a line of specialty Indian food products that eliminate the tedious work and time consuming tasks that go with cooking Indian food. Â
Usha’s mildly spiced products, including her signature Curry Starter and expertly crafted Tempered Spice Co. spice blends, Tikka Masala and Keema Masala. These products are made for you!  They are designed to help you create delicious meals with ease and they are meticulously formulated to capture the essence of traditional Indian recipes while allowing room for creativity and personalization. Through Usha’s Kitchen, Usha shares her expertise and enthusiasm for home-style Indian cooking, offering original recipes, kitchen tricks, and inspiration for all home cooks to bring exciting, globally inspired flavors to their tables.
At Usha’s Kitchen, our mission is simple: to make exploring global cuisine effortless and enjoyable, bringing flavorful dishes from India and around the world into every kitchen.
Seasonal Flavors & Festive Feasts
From cozy brunches at Usha’s to game-day delights and festive holiday spreads, find recipes for every celebratory occasion here.
At Usha’s Kitchen, we’re inviting you to be one of the 1000 True Fans who’ll help shape the future of authentic, international home cooking and Indian Fusion Foods!  As one of 1000 true fans, you will have first access special offers, discounts, and first peak at  new products and test spices being developed. Start your journey with us today and become part of a community that celebrates home cooking from around the world.
Kitchen Diary
Step inside Usha’s Kitchen Chronicles, where I share my thoughts, my favorite dishes, my cooking tips and details about the origin and future of Usha’s Kitchen.Â
These are must have items in the pantry! Unlock Authentic Indian Flavors – Stock the Pantry with Curry Starter and Tempered Spice Co. Spice Blends and you will always have something to make for dinner.
Bring the rich, vibrant flavors of authentic Indian cuisine to your kitchen without all the heat! Usha’s Kitchen Curry Starter is a mild spice blend that makes authentic curries easy and the heat variable to your liking. Paired with Tikka Masala and Keema Masala from Tempered Spice Co., you’ll have everything you need to create delicious, mildly spiced Indian inspired meals. Heat things up by simply adding a chili or two. Whether you use beef, chicken, pork, deer, or any vegetable, Curry Starter and Tempered Spice Co. Spice Blends are the perfect starter and companion spice blends to get a great tasting meal. Use our recipes or create your own. Stock the pantry with Curry Starter and you will always have something delicious to cook.
We are excited to launch our new product Curry Starter which is now available for shipping. Please be patient with us as we are a family run business and are new to e-commerce. Please enjoy discounted prices while we work through any hiccups. Dismiss