garam masala

Questions

What does garam masala mean?

A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.

Where does garam masala come from?

Borrowed from Hindi गरम मसाला (garam masālā, “hot spice”).

How to pronounce garam masala

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