Garam Masala (mixture)

Garam masala is a spice blend typical of India. Traditionally, garam masala is used at the end of cooking and is ideal for flavoring poultry, vegetables and rice. It is also used to prepare chicken tikka masala recipe. It is a very useful spice blend in cooking to bring variety and new flavors to your dishes! especially chicken and vegetables. The combination of Garam masala and coconut milk is delicious. Garam Masala is a traditional spice blend from North India. Literally "Garam" means "hot" in Hindi and masala means "mixture". There are many variations, with every family in India having its own recipe. The heat in this blend is mainly due to the black pepper content. Every cook in India concocts his own recipe with different spices, sometimes up to 15 to 30! Our Garam Masala is made with fenugreek, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, green cardamom and coriander. It is deliciously fragrant with particular notes of green cardamom and cinnamon. You can also make your own "Garam masala" by choosing your dosage for your spice mix. A "masala" means mixture in Hindi. Garam masala comes more specifically from the North and also from the Kerala region of India. Garam Masala is very present in Indian gastronomy, but also in Pakistani, Reunion Island and Mauritian cuisine. This blend is characterized by warm, non-spicy flavors with almost sweet-salty notes. It is mainly used at the end of cooking with meat or stewed vegetables. It is a perfect addition to your Indian dishes: chapati, samosas, biryani...or to flavor your dishes in sauce or marinades. You can also place the garam masala in a pan over very low heat to roast the spices and release the aromas.Origin: France