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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Rawat’s version of beef rogan josh involves making garam masala in-house; grilling, marinating and sous-viding (for 48 hours) Snake River Farms short ribs; and roasting veal bones and letting the marrow infuse a 12-hour curry. Andy Wang, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Try garam masala, ginger, or cumin instead, or swap in a mix of cumin and chili powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 Add the garam masala, black pepper, chile powder, cardamom, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with garam masala. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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