Indian cooks keep their most frequently used spices close at hand in a convenient container called a masala dabba. This one is handmade from stunning sheesham wood and features a glass top and nine removable spice cups—so it’s easy to keep things neat when using and refilling the masala dabba. It also comes with a lovely hand-carved wooden spoon. While there are a few core traditional spices that often make an appearance, the contents of a masala dabba is up to the cook, so it can vary. Feel free to add your favorite spices and spice blends. Chris keeps his stocked with basics like cumin, coriander and Aleppo pepper in addition to his go-to seasoning blends za'atar and schichimi.