garam masala

noun

ga·​ram ma·​sa·​la gä-ˈräm-mə-ˈsä-lə How to pronounce garam masala (audio)
: a pungent and aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cooking

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For a twist, try rajma, an East Indian vegetarian dish of red kidney beans in a garlic and ginger tomato sauce spiced with turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and garam masala. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Add the turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, salt and garam masala and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024 Lower levels found in other brands Consumer Reports gathered about three samples each of 36 different spice products that included cinnamon, garam masala and multiple spice mixes. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024 This version of succotash features a touch of garam masala to warm and meld the varied produce. Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for garam masala 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu garam masālā, literally, hot spices

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of garam masala was in 1954

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“Garam masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garam%20masala. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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