I heavily count on a well stocked pantry to get through a busy week, especially if I need to be spontaneous in my menus and keep variety in the routine...
Here is what you will find if you peeked into my pantry on a good Sunday evening when I have done my groceries in the weekend, filled up my jars and stocked up the essentials.
| Rice | Flour | Upma Items | Pastas |
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| Sona Masuri | Whole Wheat | Upma Rawa | Angel Hair |
| Basmati | Maida | Lapsi Rawa | Rotini |
| Idli | Rice Flour | Poha | Fusili |
| Urad Flour | Vermicilli | Penne |
| Corn Flour | | Mac n Cheese |
| Pancake Mix | | |
| Dals/Legumes | Dried Fruits/Nuts | Instant Mixes | Canned Goods |
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| Tuvar | Cashews | Mashed Potatoes | Canned Vegetables |
| Split Moong | Almonds | Gits Gulab Jamun | Tomato Puree |
| Whole Moong | Peanuts | Gits Basundhi | Coconut Milk |
| Chana Dal | Pistachios | Gits Dhokla | V8 Juice |
| Kabuli Chana | Pecans | MTR Puliyogarai | Soda |
| Kala Chana | Pine Nuts | Pancake Mix | Soups |
| Split Urad | Raisins | | |
| Whole Urad | Craisins | | |
| Masoor | | | |
| Karamani | | | |
| Rajma | | | |
| Mixed Beans | | | |
| Back Up Stock | Munchies | Kid-Friendly | Pickles |
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| Ketchup/Sauces | Khakra | Gold Fish | Bedekar Lime |
| Taj Mahal Tea | Potato Chips | Cheese Crackers | Priya Mango Thokku |
| Nescafe Coffee | Chekkalu | Fruit Juices | Home-made Maavudu |
| Sugar | Marie Gold | Gummy Bears | Naarthangai |
| Salt | Sev | | Praveen Mango |
| Cooking Oil | Boondi | | |
| Til Oil | Puri/Papdi | | |
| Olive Oil | Pop Corn | | |
| Pam Spray | | | |
| Lijjat Papad | | | |
| Maggi Noodles | | | |
| Chocolate Powder | | | |
| Complan | | | |
| Vathals | | | |
| Mor Milagais | | | |
| Karuvadams | | | |
| Milk Powder | | | |
| Whole Spices | North Indian Spices | South Indian Spices | Generic Spices |
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| Mustard Seeds | Dhania Jeera | Hing | Turmeric |
| Jeera | Kitchen King | Sambar Powder | Chilli Powder |
| Dhania Seeds | Garam Masala | Kootu Powder | Chai Masala |
| Black Peppercorns | Chole Masala | Kari Powder | Nutmeg |
| Methi Seeds | Chat Masala | Rasam Powder | Dried Basil |
| Dry Red Chillies | Aamchur | Dosa Milagai Podi | Dried Oregano |
| Elaichi | Dabeli Masala | Paruppu Podi | Tamarind |
| Moti Elaichi | Usal-Misal Masala | Karuveppalai Podi | Jaggery |
| Star Anise | Goda Masala | | Vanilla Essence |
| Cloves | Black Salt | | Saffron |
| Bay Leaves | Dried Ginger | | Baking Soda |
| Cinnamon | Ginger Garlic Paste | | Yeast |
| Kala Jeera | Kasuri Methi | | |
| Kalonji | Pav Bhaji Masala | | |
| Freezer | Fridge | Dips/Sauces | Miscellaneous |
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| Vegetables | Vegetables | Soy Sauce | Salad Dressings |
| Pastry Sheets | Fresh Herbs | Chilli Sauce | Cake Mixes |
| Butter | Milk | Stir-Fry Sauce | Brownie Mixes |
| Grated Coconut | Buttermilk | Trader Joe's Dips | |
| Cheeses | | |
| Cream | | |
| Orange Juice | | |
| Pizza Dough | | |
