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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Transfer toasted chickpea flour to a large bowl and add lamb, onion, cilantro, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, garam masala, cayenne, nutmeg and turmeric. —

Pervaiz Shallwani, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2023 The Red Chili Sauce consists of Crimson-red Kashmiri chilies and red jalapeño peppers to create well-rounded heat, and the flavor is amped up with tangy tamarind and garam masala spices. —

Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 They are served over tart yogurt spiced with garam masala and topped with crisp plantain crumbs. —

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023 Crisp-skinned salmon floats to the table on a plateau of black lentils, swirled with garam masala, with a sunny carrot-coconut-milk sauce. —

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2023 There’s a difference between the spices like cumin, cinnamon and black pepper in garam masala that give a dish its flavor, and the green and dry red chilies that bring the heat. —

Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022 Next, yogurt adds richness, and helps bring together the flavors of cardamom, garam masala, Kashmiri chile powder and turmeric. —

G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022 And South Asian nihari employs generous amounts of browned onions and fresh ginger, with a boost from the spice blend garam masala. —

Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Dec. 2022 This vegetarian dish is fragrant with garam masala, an Indian spice blend that typically includes black pepper and a mix of sweet and savory spices. —

Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2022 See More

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