Garam Masala

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Garam Masala which literally means hot (Garam) spice (Masala) is not a spice in itself. It is a spice blend used throughout India and the rest of the Indian Subcontinent. This special blend of spice is used in a small quantity at the end of cooking or fried in the beginning of cooking to add a subtle flavor to the cooked dish. Please note, garam masala must be added in small quantities, or else it will overpower the dish.

Usage

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· Garam masala is usually either added to a curries, vegetable dishes, soups, or stews toward the end of cooking or sprinkled over the surface just before serving
· Garam is used in range of cuisine as per the recipe such as in Roghan josh, chicken kurma, dal makhani, etc.
· Garam masala can be added to season fish curry, chicken masala and in the marinade for mutton.