Authentic. Flavorful. Ready to Cook & Use. Crafted by Vancouver’s Award-winning Chef Tushar Tondvalkar. Natural Preservatives Only.
At The Indian Pantry, we make small-batch sauces, spice blends, and chai using fresh ingredients, natural preservatives, and authentic regional recipes. Most of our products are vegan and gluten-free, crafted to bring bold, honest Indian flavour to your home with ease.
Our recipes are created by acclaimed Chef Tushar Tondvalkar. His fine-dining background is what gives each jar its depth and balance.
Our products are now enjoyed in cafés, restaurants, and homes across Canada. Whether you’re new to Indian cooking or grew up with it, we’re here to make every meal feel comforting, vibrant, and full of flavour.
Why We are the Better Choice
Premium Ingredients
Made in small batches for a flavour you can trust in every spoonful that’s easy to cook for beginners.
No Artificial Preservatives
We use only natural preservatives like lemon and citric acid, nothing artificial.
Gluten-Free
Safe and enjoyable for gluten-sensitive customers across our whole range.
Discover India's PREMIUM Spice Blends & Sauces
At The Indian Pantry, our masalas and spice blends are made in small, premium batches to ensure maximum freshness and bold flavor. Each blend is carefully crafted using high-quality ingredients, ground and mixed just the way they’ve been in Indian kitchens for generations.
Whether you’re cooking a family meal or hosting a feast, our spices bring authentic taste and aromatic depth, just like homemade.
Cutting Chai masala
$ 11.99 | 75 g
Easy Curry Simmer Sauces
Bring home bold flavour with our Creamy Coconut and Goan Vindaloo sauces. Small-batch, natural, and full of depth. Just heat, simmer, and you’ve got real Indian curry in minutes—perfect for veggies, meats, or seafood.
Chef's Favorite - Vindaloo simmering sauce
Tangy Goan sauce with Portuguese roots—rich, bold, and versatile.
Makhani (Butter) Simmering Sauce
Rich, creamy, this North Indian classic is what many think of when they picture Indian cuisine.
Creamy coconut simmering sauce
A Maharashtrian curry with coconut milk, kokum, and a touch of home.
Flavour-Packed spice blends
Our Garam Masala adds real Indian flavour to anything, your favourite curry, soups, roasted veggies, or even pumpkin spice bakes. One blend, endless ways to elevate your day.
Bengali 5 Spice
Bursting with bold seeds, this blend adds depth to veggies, meats, and dals - a unique Indian regional taste from Bengal.
Cutting Chai Masala
Aromatic, bold, and straight from Mumbai’s streets. A sip brings back the charm of roadside tea stalls.
Goan Vindaloo Masala
Tangy, bold, and versatile—perfect for meats, seafood, or veggies. Perfect anytime you like.
Sip Fresh, Buy Local
Chai Concentrate, The Indian Pantry Way
Brewed in small batches and kept chilled, our chai concentrate brings the true spirit of Mumbai’s cutting chai to your cup. Bold black tea, warm spices, and that comforting aroma, it’s chai the way it’s meant to be. Just keep it refrigerated, pour over milk, and add sugar to taste. Unsweetened, so you can make it just right for you. Available only at Whole Foods Market, City Market Avenue, and Spud.ca. Grab a bottle and enjoy the essence of real Indian chai anytime.
Did You Know Garam Masala Isn't Hot?
Garam Masala is one of the most iconic Indian spice blends. Despite the word “Garam” meaning “hot” in Hindi, it refers to the warming nature of the spices, not their heat level. Our version is slow-roasted and ground in small batches to bring out deep, rich aromas.
- Small Batches
- Premium Flavor
- Fresh Taste
- Slow roasted
What Makes Our Masalas & Sauce Blends Unique?
Authentic Recipes
Choose from sauces like Vindaloo, Creamy Coconut, and Makhani, all 450 g jars priced at $9.99 each, crafted to bring distinct Indian flavors home.
Convenient
Perfect for busy nights. Just sauté your protein or veggies, add our simmer sauces, and you’re done. No prep. No mess. Just easy, tasty cooking.
Fresh Ingredients
We use hand-picked spices and fresh ingredients so every jar and pouch delivers bold, authentic taste in every bite.
Explore Diverse Flavors
From Vindaloo Masala to Chai Masala and Bengali 5-Spice, our blends make it easy to bring authentic Indian taste to your curries, chai, or roasted dishes.
Right‑Sized
Our 75 g spice blend pouches and 450 g simmering sauce jars are ideal for family dinners or culinary exploration, just the right amount.
Bundle & Save
Try our curated bundles, Simmering Sauce Bundle, Spice Bundle, or Starter Pack—to mix and match flavors while enjoying great value.
Meet the Chef Behind the Flavour
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar is the Culinary Director of The Indian Pantry. Born in Mumbai and influenced by summers in coastal Malvan, he brings a deep connection to regional Indian flavours into everything he creates.
His career includes time in Michelin-starred kitchens like Gaggan and Gaa in Bangkok, along with roles at top Vancouver restaurants such as Blue Water Café, Bauhaus, and The Fish House in Stanley Park. As the former Executive Chef of Mumbai Local, he became known for bold, ingredient-driven cooking. In 2019, he founded The Indian Pantry to share the richness of Indian cuisine through tasting menus, private dining, and a growing line of sauces and spices.
Driven to reimagine how Indian cuisine is viewed in the West, Tushar creates dishes rooted in tradition but presented with a modern, approachable style. His bold, ingredient-forward cooking has earned acclaim across BC, and his creativity was nationally recognized when he won Chefs vs. Wild on Hulu/Disney+.
Craving real Indian flavor? Our sauces and spice blends are closer than you think. Use our Store Locator to discover where Indian Pantry is stocked near you, from Whole Foods to cozy local markets across BC.
Have a question about how our products work?
Reach out at sovic@theindianpantry.ca or chat with us!
- Freshness In Every Batch
- Authentic Indian Flavors
- Ideal For Everyday Cooking
- Bold Flavours, Premium Quality
Flavourful Recipes
Hear From Those Who Know Us Best
Guess the spice blend 🌶️
Red chili, coriander, cumin, mustard seed, fennel, caraway, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, black pepper, turmeric, coastal, bold, and a little smoky.
Drop your guess below before the end of the reel👇
Hint: it`s named after a coastal region in Maharashtra known for its seafood.
#GuessTheSpice #MalvaniMasala #TheIndianPantry #IndianSpices #vancouverfoodie
Creamy Coconut Fish & Veggies 🥥
One jar, one pot. Pan-seared fish and mixed vegetables simmered in our Creamy Coconut Sauce until everything comes together.
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
• 5-6 pieces of fish
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 bowl mixed vegetables
• 1 jar Creamy Coconut Sauce
• 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• 2 cups cooked rice, for serving
Method:
Score the fish. Heat the oil and pan-fry until lightly golden on both sides. Season with salt and set aside.
Add the chopped onions to the same pan, sauté until soft and golden. Season with salt.
Add ginger and garlic, if using, and sauté until fragrant.
Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
Return the fish to the pan.
Pour in the Creamy Coconut Sauce and gently mix to coat the fish and vegetables.
Simmer until the flavors come together.
Stir in garam masala and red chilli powder, optional
Serve it with rice.
Made with our Creamy Coconut Sauce, available at the markets and at theindianpantry.ca.
Have you cooked with coconut sauce before? Comment with your favorite recipe.
#TIPFlavours #SimpleRecipes #Sauces #BuyBCLocal #vancouverfoodie
Cloves, cardamom, mace, nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf, and a few more 👀
Could you guess it before the reveal? Tell us in the comments 👇
It`s Garam Masala, the spice mix behind almost every great curry 🔥
Whole spices, roasted fresh in small batches and ground the way Grandma made it.
All of this, in one pouch 🧡 Link in bio.
#GaramMasala #IndianSpices #IndianCooking #VancouverSmallBusiness #TheIndianPantry
Home alert 🏠
The Indian Pantry just landed at @93coffee
Next time you`re in for your beverage fix, Ask for a chai latte while you`re at it!!
Have you been to 93 Coffee and Eatery yet?
Vindaloo Soya Chunks
Ingredients
2 cups soaked soya chunks
2 tbsp oil, divided
1 green chilli, optional
1 cup finely chopped onions
Salt, to taste
1 jar Indian Pantry Goan Vindaloo Sauce
1 lime, juiced, for extra tang
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Steps
1. Soak soya chunks in hot water for 30 mins, then squeeze them dry.
2. Heat half of the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the soya chunks and sear until lightly golden on multiple sides.
4. Remove the seared soya chunks and set aside.
5. Add the remaining oil to the pan.
6. Add one green chilli- Optional
7. Add the finely chopped onions, season with salt, and sauté until soft and golden, about 4–5 minutes.
8. Add the Indian Pantry Goan Vindaloo Sauce and let it simmer through, stirring occasionally.
9. Add the seared soya chunks and stir well to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for 5–6 minutes, letting the soya chunks soak up the delicious vindaloo flavours.
10. Finish with fresh lime juice for an extra tangy kick.
11. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
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Order your favorite sauce from theindianpantry.ca or DM us!!
Tomorrow we`re at Riley Park Farmers Market! 🌶️
Come say hi, grab a sample, and take home dinner in 3 easy steps: open a jar, simmer, eat. Our Makhani and Goan Vindaloo sauces are ready when you are, and our spice blends make weeknight cooking way easier.
📍 Riley Park Farmers Market, Vancouver
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 19 | 10am to 2pm
Bring your appetite (and a friend)! 🍛
#TheIndianPantry #RileyParkFarmersMarket #YVRFoodie #VancouverEats #buylocalBC
Real Indian flavor, made simple. Find us at White Rock Farmers Market this Sunday — swing by, sample a few, and take dinner off your to-do list
#buylocalBC #whiterock #indianpantry
Struggling to make Indian food taste "right"? 🤔
One jar. One stir. Done.
That`s the whole trick behind our sauces — no 12-ingredient grocery list required.
We will be at Riley Park Farmers Market today, come say hi! 👋
#SimpleCooking #indianpantry #RileyPark #FarmersMarketFinds#buylocalBC
🌶️ TIP: Skip the 10-spice ingredient list.
One spoon of our Garam Masala = an entire spice cabinet, done right.
📍 Catch us live at Southland Tsawwassen Farmers Market — come smell the difference for yourself!
#buylocalBC #FarmersMarket #TsawwassenMarket #EasyIndianFood #TheIndianPantry
Fresh faces, fresh flavours 🌶️
Catch us live at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this weekend! If you love big flavour without the fuss, come say hi — our spice blends & simmering sauces make weeknight Indian cooking ridiculously easy.
#MtPleasantMarket #buylocalBC #IndianPantry #EasyIndianCooking #vancouver
We`re at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market tomorrow 🛍️🌶️ with our small-batch Indian spice blends 🫙 and simmering sauces 🍛 — easy flavour for your summer cookouts 🔥🍢 and busy weeknights 🍽️
💫 Come find us, say hi, and spice up your kitchen! 💛🌶️"
🌿 #MtPleasantVancouver 🛍️ #MtPleasantFarmersMarket 🌶️ #VancouverFoodie 🍛 #YVRFoodie 🫙 #TheIndianPantry
