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What is garam masala?

April 26, 2017Garam Masala Indian Foodgaram masala indian food

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Frank B Posted

What is garam masala?

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Anonymous Posted

garam means "hot" & masala means " mixture" is a blend of ground species common in south india and other southern asian countries. it is used alone or with other seasonings . the word garam masala refers to intensity of the species rather than capsaicin content.

it is pungent , but not hot in the same way as a chilli pepper.

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BHARATBHUSAN BEURA Posted

For the garam masala:

2 crushed cinnamon (not cassia) sticks.
3 crushed Indian bay leaves (or substitute bay laurel)
1 tablespoon fennel seeds.
1 tablespoon green cardamom pods.
1 tablespoon black peppercorns.
2 teaspoons coriander seeds.
1 teaspoon whole cloves.
1 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg.

its a mixture of many spices and hence found in crushed form.

Though the word “garam” means “hot”. So in India its also refers as something HOT(with a pun) too. HOT SPICE 😉