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Whole spices — cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and chilli — suspended mid-air in dramatic light

Akhals Spice & More

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Spice becomes supper.

Akhals Chicken CurryTonight, perhapsAkhals Chicken Curry

Out of the steam

What our kitchens can't stop making

Akhals Chicken CurrySpecial Mix Masala

Akhals Chicken Curry

The house chicken curry — chicken pieces simmered in browned onion, tomato and Special Mix Masala until the oil rises and the gravy hugs every piece. Weeknight simple, Sunday good.

60 minServes 4Easy
Fiery Chicken & Lamb CurryMother-in-Law Masala

Fiery Chicken & Lamb Curry

The notebook says it plainly: Warning — seriously HOT!! Mother-in-Law Masala, whole spices and potatoes in a gravy that means business. Rice, roti or pap on the side, and something cold to drink.

80 minServes 4Moderate
Fish & Prawn Masala CurryFish & Prawn Masala

Fish & Prawn Masala Curry

Firm fish, plump prawns or both — braised whole spices, a deep tomato masala, whole red chillies and a squeeze of lemon. Five minutes on high heat and it's done.

45 minServes 4Moderate
Akhals Fiery Mutton CurryDurban Special

Akhals Fiery Mutton Curry

Lamb on the bone, braising spice, a full hand of whole spices and Durban Special — simmered until the meat gives. Made for bunny chows.

110 minServes 4Moderate

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016 blends

Everyday

The blends that live next to the stove.

All-in-One MasalaSpecial Mix MasalaMix MasalaFine Ginger Garlic MasalaBraising Spice5 Spice Whole
026 blends

Curry & Masala

Durban pots, Kashmiri colour, tandoori fire.

Chicken Tikka SpiceChicken Curry MasalaKashmiri Masala+3 more
036 blends

Seafood

From pickled fish Fridays to prawn curry nights.

Fish MasalaFried Fish MasalaFish & Prawn Masala+3 more
045 blends

Braai & Grill

Coals, smoke, and unapologetic seasoning.

Braai SpiceBBQ SpiceSteak & Chops SpicePepper Steak SpicePotjiekos Spice
053 blends

Signature

The ones people phone us about.

Mother-in-Law MasalaWet Biryani MasalaDurban Special

Our craft

Ground the old way. Cooked the home way.

Akhals blends are roasted and ground in small batches — the way spice has always been treated in the homes that taught us to cook. No fillers, no shortcuts, no anonymous heat.

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