Every South Indian home holds a special place for the spice box. That small round container with its many compartments is where magic begins. Turmeric that leaves golden stains on fingers. Cumin that pops and releases its aroma. And chilli powder that brings the perfect heat. These spices are not just ingredients; they carry stories, memories, and love.
It’s something the team at Bakers Spices and Ingredients understands deeply. Based in Coimbatore and rooted in over four decades of tradition, they’ve been crafting masalas that feel just like home.
It is not just the recipe but how Amma knows exactly when to add a pinch of sambar masala or a dash of channa masala. The timing, the touch, the balance, it is an art passed down through generations.
Amma never needed a measuring cup. She added spices by feel and sight, stirring slowly, tasting as she went. The sambar tasted like comfort and celebration all at once. Every dish carried a little piece of her heart.
We recently had a chance to speak with the team at Bakers Spices and Ingredients in Coimbatore.
Founded by the visionary Late Sri Vidyasagar Vij, Bakers has over 40 years of experience and knows how to bring those traditional flavours to life in their masala blends.
Their sambar masala is crafted to bring that authentic warmth, the channa masala has the right balance of tang and spice, and their kabab masala offers just the right kick for special meals.
Bakers goes beyond masalas to keep traditional flavours alive. Their basket of products includes pure spice powders like chili, turmeric, and coriander, authentic South Indian and North Indian masalas such as chaat masala and sambar masala, and digestion delicacies like jaljeera and pani puri mixes.
They also offer refreshing mojito cooler mixes in lemon mint, pineapple mint, and orange mint flavours.
For those with a sweet tooth or quick fixes, Bakers has instant and eggless cake mixes. Their Italian herbs and tabletop sprinklers like salt, black pepper, oregano, pizza oregano, and peri peri masala add a gourmet touch to meals. And of course, pure cow ghee and health mixes complete their diverse and quality-rich range.
Bakers products are available in a multitude of retail outlets, from local grocery shops to major supermarket chains. Or order directly from their official website: www.bakersspices.com
Talking to Bakers reminded us how much care and tradition go into every spice blend. They source the best raw materials, ensure strict quality checks, and package their products thoughtfully just like Amma did, albeit with a modern touch.
The kitchen might have changed, but the essence of Amma’s cooking stays the same. It is in the spices, the timing, and the love that makes every meal feel like home.
akers Spices and Ingredients bring these traditions to our tables, helping us recreate those memories one dish at a time.
