5 Spices, 5 Tables

Some recipes start not with the ingredients, but with the intention. This 5-piece set was created for exactly that: so you don't have to ask yourself "what should I cook today?" when you step into the kitchen.

Mama Ram's selection offers much more than just individual spices. Each blend comes from a different region, aiming to add small but characterful touches to everyday meals. No long shopping lists, complicated recipes, or hours of preparation. A good spice blend is simple: it carries the food.

The five spice set recipes we've shared below are designed to show how this set works in the kitchen. These are easy-to-make recipes that use the same basic ingredients but with a few small touches, transforming your table setting.

This page isn't a "chef's menu." It's about everyday life, but for everyone who takes taste seriously.

1. Baked Chicken with Yogurt (Tandoori Masala)

Contents (for 4 people):

• 1 kg chicken drumsticks or thighs

• 4 tablespoons of yogurt

• 2 tablespoons Mama Ram Tandoori Masala

• 1 clove of garlic (crushed)

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• Salt

Preparation:

1. Combine yogurt, olive oil, garlic, Tandoori Masala, and salt in a bowl.

2. Add the chicken pieces and make sure they are well coated with the sauce.

3. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Cooking:

• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40–45 minutes.

2. Baking Tray with Root Vegetables (Ras el Hanout)

Contents (for 4 people):

• 2 carrots

• 2 potatoes

• 1 red onion

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1.5 tablespoons Mama Ram Ras el Hanout

• Salt

Preparation:

1. Chop the vegetables into large pieces.

2. Combine olive oil, Ras el Hanout, and salt.

Cooking:

• Bake in a 200°C oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are browned.

3. Pan-Fried Cajun Shrimp

Contents (for 2 people):

• 300 g peeled shrimp

• 1.5 tablespoons Mama Ram Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon of butter

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• Lemon slices

Preparation:

1. Mix the shrimp with Cajun Seasoning.

Cooking:

• Heat the oil in a large pan.

• Cook the shrimp over high heat for 2–3 minutes.

4. Quick Chimichurri Sauce

Contents:

• 2 tablespoons Mama Ram Chimichurri

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

2. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Use:

• It is used as a sauce for grilled meat, chicken, mushrooms, or sandwiches.

5. Barber's Spicy Lentil Dish

Contents (for 4 people):

• 1 cup green lentils (boiled)

• 1 chopped onion

• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste

• 1.5 tablespoons Mama Ram Berbere Spice

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• Salt

Preparation:

1. Sauté the onion in olive oil until it turns pink.

2. Add tomato paste and Berbere Spice and mix.

Cooking:

• Add the lentils and cook together for 10 minutes.