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Behind Daastaan
Real Kashmiri chilli · no artificial essence
Heat builds, doesn't spike
Balanced for sustained flavour, not intensity
The Modern Kick
For the fries that disappear before they reach the table.
Peri Peri Masala
Heat with flavour. Not heat instead of it.
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₹30
Size
20g
A bold, fiery blend balancing heat with tang. Designed to add an instant global fusion twist to Indian and continental menus.
Why This Exists
Most grilling rubs lead with heat and stop there. We built ours around Kashmiri chilli, dry mango and garlic, so you taste flavour first, and the heat builds after.
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What you’ll notice first, and what’s actually inside: top note to finish.
Dry Mango Powder
Top NoteThe tang that balances heat
Keeps the chilli feeling rounded, not aggressive.
Garlic Powder
Top NoteThe savoury anchor
Distributes evenly, doesn't burn like fresh garlic.
Kashmiri Red Chilli
Heart NoteThe heat with staying power
Builds through the meal instead of hitting and fading.
Onion Powder
Heart NoteThe savoury depth
Softens the garlic, builds the backbone.
Also in the blend
SaltSugarChaat MasalaBlack SaltArrowroot Powder
Before You Cook
The marinade darkens the protein. A decision's been made.
While You Cook
Caramelises on the grill. Raw marinade turns roasted and complex.
At The Table
Flavour first, heat after. You reach for more before you're done.
Not extremely hot. Heat with character, not maximum chilli.
Not a full marinade on its own. Pair with oil and acid.
Not for gravies. Built for dry and semi-dry cooking.
01
Peri Peri Paneer
The defining dish. Mild paneer carries the blend's full profile without competing with it.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Overnight is significantly better: the tang and heat integrate rather than sitting on the surface.
02
Peri Peri Chicken
Thighs or drumsticks: the fat in darker cuts carries the blend better than breast.
Tip
Score the chicken before marinating. The blend penetrates the cuts and creates more flavour distribution through the meat, not just on the surface.
03
Peri Peri Fries
Toss freshly cooked fries while still hot: the starch absorbs the blend differently when warm.
Tip
Season immediately after cooking while the fries are still steaming. The heat blooms the garlic and chilli quickly.
When to add
As a marinade, or a finishing seasoning on hot food.
How much
1 tsp per 300g protein.
What to avoid
Don't use in a wet gravy. It's built for dry heat.
Storage
Airtight. The arrowroot in it clumps with moisture.
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