I don’t buy by brand (unless it’s a mix like Biryani masala).
Indian stores here have their house brands and Swad for large packaging, both are good. I buy them when I run out of my bulk buys from India (from a spice store).
For occasional users, the spendier boutique brands provide an alternative option: Diaapora, Spicewalla, Burlap & Barrell, Penzey’a, and so on.
