garam masala
/ˌɡʌrəm məˈsɑːlə
/noun [mass noun]
A spice mixture used in Indian cooking.Cumin is an ingredient of the Iranian spice mixture advieh; the Afghan char masala, the Indian garam masala and other curry powders....
- Yet the spices used are all familiar to us: curry leaf, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, black peppercorn, garam masala, dried chilies, ginger and garlic.
- Then add the cashew nut, ginger garlic, coriander, cumin, garam masala, green chilli and the coriander pastes.
Origin
From Urdu garam maṣālaḥ, from garam 'hot, pungent' + maṣālaḥ 'spice'.