Garam masala is a traditional mixture of spices used in Indian cuisine. It contains all the most important spices of Asia, India and the Middle East. Garam masala has a full, soft, warm and spicy flavour. It has a sophisticated base of pepper spiciness, a note of hot peppers and a mildly sweet flavour of cinnamon and nutmeg, which tickle the palate with their Indian flavour.
Ingredients
A harmonious blend of the finest spices: coriander, pepper, turmeric, allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, hot pepper, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin, garlic, kitchen salt and oregano.
– Garam masala is an ideal mixture for the preparation of quick sauces: mix garam masala with a little cream or soup and add it to sauces (for example, a sauce of fresh cheese, ricotta). Mix well and use this refined sauce on baguettes, pita-bread or crispy vegetables.
– For hot meals, for example, dishes based on curry, soups: It is desirable to add garam masala to the dish in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. In this way, it will release its aroma the best.
– Garam masala already contains a pinch of salt, so it is recommended to add less salt to food that is seasoned with this mixture.
– Sophisticated condiment: try adding a pinch of garam masala to fried zucchini.
In India, garam masala means an elaborate mixture of spices. Each family keeps their recipe of garam masala as a jewel. In India, garam masala is prepared fresh, depending on the dish, and the process of preparation of the mixture is long-lasting. Ready-mixed garam masala mixtures greatly facilitate work in the kitchen. They have something in common with Indian family recipes: they contain only the best spices.