garam masala
noun
ga·ram ma·sa·la
gä-ˈräm-mə-ˈsä-lə 
: a pungent and aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cooking
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Like garam masala thrown into a curry, these choices don’t erase the base ingredients so much as augment and redefine them.
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Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Toss potatoes, olive oil, cumin, garam masala and salt together in large bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Add chile powder and half of the garam masala and cook until deliciously fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Top with the rest of the garam masala and the green chiles and cilantro, if using.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Toss potatoes, olive oil, cumin, garam masala and salt together in large bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Add chile powder and half of the garam masala and cook until deliciously fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Top with the rest of the garam masala and the green chiles and cilantro, if using.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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“Garam masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garam%20masala. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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