GARAM MASALA
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GARAM MASALA
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What is garam masala?
Garam masala is a spice blend. “Garam” means warm. “Masala” means spice. Garam masala is a spice blend made from a collection of whole spices that are warm, earthy, and pungent. The whole spices are ground together to make a powder. It isn’t common practice to toast the whole spices before grinding to make garam masala.
What spices are in garam masala?
The spices used in garam masala change from region to region, and home to home. Look to our family garam masala recipe to discover Kashmiri garam masala. Other regions might use black pepper, or red chilli. Common garam masala spices include cumin and fennel seeds, cinnamon, ginger powder, clove, and nutmeg.
How is garam masala used?
Garam masala is used in Indian recipes as a spice blend tempered through fat or oil. Garam masala is commonly added to food at the end of the cook, as is the case for our simple yellow dal recipe. Used like this, garam masala refreshes the spices in the curry, and also forms an aromatic seal that intensifies the taste of the dish. Garam masala is an easy way to make your curries more delicious.
What can I use instead of garam masala?
If you don’t have garam masala and a recipe calls for its inclusion, you can mix together equal quantities of ginger powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, and coriander powder. Then add half measures of nutmeg powder and clove powder. Add a pinch of fine black pepper if you like. Combine these spices, temper through fat and add to your dish.
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