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Masala Dabbas or Spice Racks

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Spices are synonymous with Indian food and for good reason. Over the centuries, Indian cooks have perfected the art of using and combining them. An Indian dish may have one or many spices in it and having them close at hand when you're cooking, is vital to saving time and energy in the kitchen. A good spice rack will also keep spices cool and dry and help them last longer. Simplify cooking for the Indian foodie in your life by giving them a spice rack. The added bonus - spices, with their myriad colors, textures and shapes are pretty to look at. A spice rack that displays them will be therefore, be much appreciated.

1. Stainless Steel Masala Dabba Regular

This traditional, round stainless steel spice box has seven removable round containers, lid and a finger size spoon that fits in the box.

2. Spice Container (Masala Dabba) - 8"

This 8" (diameter) stainless steel Masala Dabba has 7 removable inner containers and a stainless steel lid. It does not include a spoon.

3. Masala Dabba - Spice box with clear lid

Traditional and practical, this 8.3" (diameter) spice box has 7 removable inner containers and a clear lid so you can see your spices without needing to open the box. This is perfect for when you need to check if spices need to be replenished.

4. Thompson Olde Thompson 16-Jar Orbit Spice Rack

This handy spice rack is on a Lazy Susan and contains 16 glass jars already filled with spices. The jars have chrome lids that flip to open. The Thompson Olde Thompson 16-Jar Orbit Spice Rack measures 10" (diameter) x 9.75" (height).
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5. Olde Thompson Spice Ferris Wheel

The ferris wheel design of this attractive spice rack self-balances when the spice jars are removed. Its chrome frame holds 20 3-ounce glass jars with chrome and black flip top covers. The jars come filled with some of the more popular spices.

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