Tadka

sizzle, spoon, and infuse

A modern take on tadka: a coarse blend of curry leaves and spices built for spoonable sizzle-and-go. Infuse into dals, soups and stews, or marinate fish or vegetables for roasting.

Tadka is a foundational technique in South Asian cooking: whole spices are quickly bloomed in hot oil or ghee, unlocking their deepest flavors and aromas. The result is a fragrant, spice-infused oil that transforms everything it touches—from lentils and stews to eggs, rice, or roasted vegetables.

This blend brings that magic into one convenient jar. No digging through spice jars or measuring required. Black mustard seed, cracked dhania, Lucknow fennel, curry leaves, and more—coarsely ground for maximum surface area and optimal bloom, whether toasted in fat or stirred directly into your dish.

La Boîte x Kanchan Koya Collection

An evolving collaboration rooted in flavor and everyday cooking.

Honoring Indian spice traditions while making space for modern home kitchens, this collaboration centers on the spices Kanchan returns to again and again in her own cooking. From afternoon snacks with her dadi ji (grandmother) to the meals she cooks today for her family in New York City, these spices reflect a living, continuous practice of Indian cooking—carried forward through everyday life.

About Kanchan Koya
Author, spice advocate, and molecular biologist, Kanchan’s work bridges ancestral knowledge and modern life. Her expertise in the health-supportive qualities of spices comes together with La Boîte’s focus on flavor to create something vibrant, practical

2.5 oz / 70 g