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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Top with the rest of the garam masala and the green chiles and cilantro, if using.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Rawat’s version of beef rogan josh involves making garam masala in-house; grilling, marinating and sous-viding (for 48 hours) Snake River Farms short ribs; and roasting veal bones and letting the marrow infuse a 12-hour curry.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Try garam masala, ginger, or cumin instead, or swap in a mix of cumin and chili powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Add the garam masala, black pepper, chile powder, cardamom, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Rawat’s version of beef rogan josh involves making garam masala in-house; grilling, marinating and sous-viding (for 48 hours) Snake River Farms short ribs; and roasting veal bones and letting the marrow infuse a 12-hour curry.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Try garam masala, ginger, or cumin instead, or swap in a mix of cumin and chili powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Add the garam masala, black pepper, chile powder, cardamom, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Garam masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garam%20masala. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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