Spice
Garam masala
Also called garam masala blend
What it is
A warming North Indian spice blend. Recipes vary by household.
Origin
Indian subcontinent.
Flavour
Cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pepper — perfume more than chilli heat.
How to use it
Often added near the end so the oils stay volatile.
Storage
Airtight. Grind small batches.
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What is Garam masala?
A warming North Indian spice blend. Recipes vary by household.
How do I use Garam masala?
Often added near the end so the oils stay volatile.
How do I store Garam masala?
Airtight. Grind small batches.
What does it taste like?
Cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pepper — perfume more than chilli heat.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Butter chicken
मुरग़ मखनी
Delhi restaurant gravy: tandoori-style chicken in a tomato-butter sauce. Famous, modern, and not a stand-in for 'Indian food'.
2 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Katsu curry
カツカレー
A breaded cutlet on Japanese curry rice — the student special that became a national comfort plate.
1 hrMedium🌶️
Japanese curry rice
カレーライス
The everyday Japanese curry — mild, a little sweet, thick enough to catch on rice, no cutlet required.
55 minEasy🌶️
Chole
छोले
Chickpeas in a dark, sour-spiced gravy — Punjabi chana that wants bhatura or rice, not a mild hummus energy.
9 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Katsu Chicken curry
Katsu Chicken curry from Japan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 17 minA bit of workNo chilli
kofta burgers
kofta burgers from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Moroccan Carrot Soup
Moroccan Carrot Soup from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
37 minMediumNo chilli
Dal fry
Dal fry from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of work🌶️
Kidney Bean Curry
Kidney Bean Curry from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
28 minMediumNo chilli
Tandoori chicken
Tandoori chicken from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 28 minMedium🌶️
Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMedium🌶️
Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes
Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes from Bangladesh. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMedium🌶️