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About 20 minutes for most curries. There's hardly any prep. Most of the time is the curry simmering on the heat. Tougher cuts like lamb or beef may need a little longer, so simmer until the meat is cooked through.

No. The aromatics are already toasted and blended into the pack. All you need is oil, your meat or vegetables, and water or coconut milk.

1. Heat 50ml of oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat.
2. Add half a pack (50g, about 2–3 tablespoons) of the blend and stir quickly to release the aroma.
3. Add 225g of chicken, lamb, veg, paneer or potatoes, cut into pieces, and stir to coat.
4. Simmer with enough water to cook it, on low heat, until cooked.
5. Finish by adjusting the sauce and salt to taste, then top with curry leaves or chopped coriander.

Prefer it milder? Use a little less blend, or stir in some cream or coconut milk. Serve hot with rice or flatbread. Each product page has the full method for that blend.

Each 100g pack makes about 4 serves. Use half a pack with 225g of meat or veg for 2 serves, or the full pack with 450g for 4.

Yes. Add the blend with your meat or vegetables and liquid at the start. The flavour deepens nicely with long, slow cooking.

The blend has everything the curry needs. Taste it before serving and adjust the salt to your liking. Fresh coriander or a squeeze of lime at the end is a nice finish.

Yes. They work well as a dry rub on lamb chops or chicken before grilling, or tossed through vegetables before roasting.

• Coconut Curry: mild and creamy. A good first pick for families.
• Curry Masala: medium. The everyday all-rounder.
• Madras Masala: hot, with deep, earthy South Indian flavour.
• Kolhapuri Masala: our hottest. Smoky and fiery.

Not sure? The 3-Pack Starter Pack gives you mild, medium and hot, and ships free.

Curry powder is a generic mix. Jar pastes are often bulked out with water, sugar, thickeners and preservatives. KABO blends follow real regional recipes from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, made with whole spices that are toasted and blended, with nothing else added.

No. Just real spices. No preservatives, no additives, no MSG and no fillers.

Our blends are made without gluten ingredients. However, they are made in a facility that also handles gluten, so we can't rule out cross-contamination. If you have coeliac disease or a severe allergy, please check the pack and speak with your health professional.

Yes, our curry blends are vegan friendly. Cook them with vegetables, chickpeas, tofu or coconut milk for a plant-based meal.

Each product page lists the full ingredients, allergen information and nutrition panel, the same as the pack.

Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. After opening, seal the pack tightly or move the blend into an airtight jar. The best-before date is printed on the pack.

Standard shipping is free Australia-wide on orders of $30 or more, so any 2 packs ship free. Orders under $30 pay $10. Express shipping is $15 on any order.

Standard delivery takes 3 to 5 business days, and Express takes 1 to 2 business days. It can take a little longer during busy periods and public holidays.

Not yet. We currently ship within Australia only.

Send us a message as soon as possible. If your order hasn't been sent yet, we'll do our best to change it.

Every order on kaboeats.com is covered by our 30-day taste guarantee. If you don't love a blend, tell us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the pack. No need to send it back. See our Refund Policy & Taste Guarantee.

Sorry about that. Send us a message with a photo of the product and packaging, ideally within 15 days of delivery. We'll replace it or refund you, and you don't need to post anything back.

KABO was founded by Chef Ajith Kumar Damodaran. He learnt his first curries from his mother's family recipes in Kochi, Kerala, and went on to train as a chef. He cooked for international guests aboard premium cruise liners, then spent eight years as owner and chef manager of two acclaimed pan-Indian restaurants in Los Angeles, before opening Kochi Cafe in Melbourne. Read our story.

We source whole spices from trusted growing regions in India, then toast, blend and pack every pouch in small batches here in Melbourne.