Blended Garam Masala

One of the most widely used spice blends in Northern Indian Cooking, garam masala . All the ingredients are well roasted and ground in to a powder form and added in to various delicacies to give them a slightly spicy and pungent flavour. According to Ayurveda, the word 'garam' means 'heating the body', as the spices included in the garam masala are said to elevate the body temperature. This extensively used blend of spices helps spruce up any dish and the spices used in the masala may differ regionally. In a typical North India household, the main ground spices used to blend may include black peppercorns and, cloves, bay leaves, cumin seeds, coriander , Nutmeg , Mace , Large cardamom and cinnamon etc.
A pinch of garam masala adds extra flavour and aroma in any curry. It can be used in various curries, vegetables, stews, lentils, soups and several meaty delicacies like Mutton Korma, Rogan Josh, etc. to add that extra hint of spiciness. It can be used to season any marinades used for chicken, meat or fish dishes.