garam masala
Warm spice blend
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in South Asian cooking, particularly in Indian cuisine.
The name comes from Hindi words meaning "hot spices," though the heat refers to the warming quality of the spices rather than capsicum burn.
Common ingredients include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, and coriander, though proportions vary by region and cook.
I added garam masala at the end to brighten the curry.
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
nutmeg · mace · black pepper · turmeric · fenugreek · bay leaf · fennel · ginger
Spiced layered rice dish
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- dalStewed split legumes
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
- vindalooTangy Goan meat curry
jalfrezi · tandoori · samosa · paneer · roti · naan · chapati · raita
Browning by heat
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- mortar and pestleManual crushing implements
Emitting pleasant smell
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
toasty · complex · layered · rich · heady · intense · perfumed · sweet
Combined but unbonded substances
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- fusionJoining into unity
- compositeMade of distinct parts
ratio · proportions · balance · recipe · variation · homemade · regional · family recipe
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
cloves · nutmeg · mace · black pepper · turmeric · fenugreek · bay leaf · fennel · ginger · star anise
biryani
Spiced layered rice dish
vindaloo · jalfrezi · tandoori · samosa · paneer · roti · naan · chapati · raita · thali
toasting
Browning by heat
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
warm · toasty · complex · layered · rich · heady · intense · perfumed · sweet · woody
mixture
Combined but unbonded substances
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- fusionJoining into unity
composite · ratio · proportions · balance · recipe · variation · homemade · regional · family recipe · toasted
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- curriescurry, green curry, red curry, yellow curry, chicken curry
- Indian cuisineturmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee, dal
- seasoningseasoning, salting, peppering, spicing, sprinkling
- seasoning blendsspice mix, dry rub, Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
garam masalacumin
Ground aromatic seed
cardamom · cinnamon · coriander · black pepper · clove
garam masalaherbes de Provence
French dried seasoning mixture
za'atar · Old Bay · jerk seasoning · bouquet garni · fines herbes