Masala Dabba

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Munira brought back a masala dabba for me from India. So exciting! The next morning I filled it with some of the spices I use the most, and drew a key to help me remember what is what. It was SO fun to use it to make my Pav Bhaji this weekend. I need to make Aloo Patta Gobhi next.

Thank you SO much, Munira!

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