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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Whisk yogurt in a large bowl, add the brown onion paste, salt, black salt, garam masala, fenugreek leaves powder and cumin powder and mix well. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 In an investigation published in September, researchers at Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends that contain cinnamon, such as garam masala and five-spice powder. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024 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, 20 Nov. 2024 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 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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