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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Ras el hanout, a North African blend of spices that includes cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper, also works wonderfully in pumpkin pie, as does garam masala.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Sweets and rolls, including pumpkin tart, garam masala molasses cookies, potato rolls and chai apple strudel available.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2025
Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Sweets and rolls, including pumpkin tart, garam masala molasses cookies, potato rolls and chai apple strudel available.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2025
Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garam masala
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“Garam masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garam%20masala. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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