What is Garam Masala?

What is Garam Masala?

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WHAT IS GARAM MASALA? / How to make garam masala? / How to store garam masala? / Garam masala

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Some regional Indian vegetable or meat dishes often contain garam masala as a spice. In northern Indian cuisine garam masala is usually in powder form. In the southern part of the country garam masala is often made into a paste with coconut milk vinegar or water. It is made all year round. Garam masala is sometimes used on its own but it can also be mixed with other spices.

Garam masala is a mixture of ground spices that is commonly used in Indian cooking. The spices for garam masala are usually roasted to bring out more flavor and aroma and then ground. The word “masala” means “spice” and garam means “hot.” However garam masala is not necessarily a particularly spicy mixture. You should check the label to see what spices are in it. The powdered form is usually gluten-free vegan and vegetarian.