spice mix
Curry powder, perhaps
A spice mix is a blend of ground or whole spices combined for convenience or to achieve a particular flavor profile.
Some are commercial products; others are traditional combinations with established names: garam masala, herbes de Provence, five-spice powder.
A cook might also create a custom spice mix for a specific dish or cuisine.
Ground spice mixture
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- taco seasoningSpice mix for Mexican dishes
- barbecue rubSeasoning pressed onto meat
- jerk seasoningSpicy Caribbean spice mix
italian seasoning · herbs de provence · za'atar · adobo seasoning · bouquet garni · dry rub · marinade · masala
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
cinnamon · cloves · nutmeg · chili · pepper · garlic powder · onion powder · ginger
Emitting pleasant smell
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
smoky · floral · citrusy · toasty · complex · layered · heady · intense
Joining of multiple elements
- fusionJoining into unity
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- concoctionPrepared combination of ingredients
amalgamation · synthesis · meld · compound · assortment · integration · intermixture · formulation
curry powder
Ground spice mixture
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- taco seasoningSpice mix for Mexican dishes
- barbecue rubSeasoning pressed onto meat
jerk seasoning · italian seasoning · herbs de provence · za'atar · adobo seasoning · bouquet garni · dry rub · marinade · masala · seasoning blend
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
cardamom · cinnamon · cloves · nutmeg · chili · pepper · garlic powder · onion powder · ginger · fenugreek
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
earthy · smoky · floral · citrusy · toasty · complex · layered · heady · intense · mellow
combination
Joining of multiple elements
concoction · amalgamation · synthesis · meld · compound · assortment · integration · intermixture · formulation · recipe
- mixingstir, blend, shake, combine, fold
- seasoning blendsdry rub, Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, jerk seasoning
- mixestaco seasoning
- seafood boilseafood boil, crab boil, clambake, steamers, lobster pot
- secret recipesBig Mac sauce, grandmother's recipe, Benedictine, proprietary blend
- Homemade Recipesapple pie, banana bread, biscuits, casserole, chili