By Shreya Goswami
November 4, 2023
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An essential part of Indian kitchens, your masala daani or spice box needs to be clean and well maintained to ensure flavours of your food are perfect and so is your wellness. Here are some handy tips you can use to keep your masala daani spotlessly clean and perfectly picture-worthy.
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Cleaning your masala box at least once a month is necessary to avoid any mould or fungus from developing at the bottom.
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Store the masala daani at a cool, dry place away from heat, the stove and kitchen appliances that generate heat.
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While you might think filling up each section of the box means less work for you later, it actually leads to spillage and cross-contamination.
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While wooden spice boxes look pretty, they need to be cleaned and maintained more regularly. So pick stainless steel ones if you don’t have too much time.
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The lid of your masala daani shouldn’t be loose. So invest in one that seals properly and keeps the spices fresh.
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Clean the spice box spoon after every use as repeating it for multiple uses will surely lead to cross contamination.
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While cooking, don’t keep the open masala box close to the pan or stove as splatters of oil and food can reach them easily.
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