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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Add chickpeas and baking soda and stir to combine, then add garam masala, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and incorporated, about 30 seconds.
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The dish: Samosa-Spiced Burgers Aha moment: This recipe combines Oklahoma-style smash burgers (featuring onions frizzled in beef fat) with samosa flavors (like chile, garam masala, and mint), no spice-toasting required.
—Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 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
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The dish: Samosa-Spiced Burgers Aha moment: This recipe combines Oklahoma-style smash burgers (featuring onions frizzled in beef fat) with samosa flavors (like chile, garam masala, and mint), no spice-toasting required.
—Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 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
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“Garam masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garam%20masala. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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