Product description What is Garam Masala? Garam masala is an iconic Indian spice blend that is used in a wide variety of dishes including curries, stews, soups, dals, and marinades. We love this spice because it lends a warm, sometimes sweet earthiness to recipes. The flavor of garam masala is not overly heat-driven or intense. Rather, it is fragrant, warm, and brings a slight heat that helps add complexity and round out the flavors of the dish it is added to. This Indian cooking staple can be used in sauces or marinades, as part of a dry rub on meats, cooked with onions as the base of a curry or soup, or sprinkle some over your vegetables before roasting them. Complex flavor Garam masala is a complex medley of spices including sweet cinnamon, spicy heat from peppercorns, tanginess from coriander, earthy cumin, and fragrant cardamom. There is no single garam masala recipe, rather the ingredients change according to region and cook. In Northern India, garam masala will be aromatic and mild, while the farther south you travel in India, the hotter the spices will become. Garam Masala vs. Curry Powder Both garam masala and curry powder are used to add flavor and color to dishes. One of the biggest differences between the two is that garam masala doesn’t contain turmeric, which is one of the main ingredients in curry powder, imbuing dishes with a yellow hue. Garam masala is usually used as a final seasoning in a dish, stirred in at the end of the cooking time, while curry powder is used earlier in the process. A versatile spice However you prepare garam masala, it's an extremely versatile seasoning that can mix into almost any dish. You can make dry rub for meats, spice up your soup, mix dressing for your salads, or even bake desserts using garam masala. Experiment and find out which combination you like best.
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