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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Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
In her traditional recipe, the eggs are hard-cooked and peeled in advance, then warmed in a fragrant tomato base spiked with fresh ginger and garam masala.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The samosas are paired with a delicious yogurt sauce that includes tangy lemon juice, cilantro and the fragrant spices included in garam masala.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
To make the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, 1 cup cilantro, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon garam masala.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
Stir in garam masala, coriander, cumin and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
Learn to make garam masala, use the spice blend in two vegetarian dishes, then enjoy a full meal prepared in class and paired with drinks; windandrye.com/classes/p/garam-masala.
6 — Or tune in for more foodie TV.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
On a rimmed sheet pan, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garam masala and cayenne.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Return cooked lentils to saucepan and add garam masala and curry powders.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
In her traditional recipe, the eggs are hard-cooked and peeled in advance, then warmed in a fragrant tomato base spiked with fresh ginger and garam masala.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The samosas are paired with a delicious yogurt sauce that includes tangy lemon juice, cilantro and the fragrant spices included in garam masala.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
To make the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, 1 cup cilantro, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon garam masala.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
Stir in garam masala, coriander, cumin and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
Learn to make garam masala, use the spice blend in two vegetarian dishes, then enjoy a full meal prepared in class and paired with drinks; windandrye.com/classes/p/garam-masala.
6 — Or tune in for more foodie TV.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
On a rimmed sheet pan, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garam masala and cayenne.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Return cooked lentils to saucepan and add garam masala and curry powders.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
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