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Comprised of many of the spices we associate with fall baking, garam masala is a popular spice blend used in Asian cooking. And while you'll find it in the ingredient list for curries, meat, and soups, this warm blend also has a place in many of the dishes you regularly cook.

Garam masala is a blend of grounded spices used extensively in Asian cuisines. It's sometimes used on its own, but it can be mixed with other seasonings as well. The spices for garam masala are usually toasted to bring out more flavor and aroma, and then grounded. The word masala simply means "spice”, and garam means "hot." Thus the term garam masala literally translates to "hot spices." However, garam masala doesn't necessarily constitute a particularly spicy blend.

Ingredients Of Classic Garam Masala:

1. Star Anise
2. Green Cardamom
3. Cloves
4. Black Cardamom
5. Cinnamon
6. Cumin Seeds
7. Coriander Seeds
8. Fennel Seeds
9. Black Pepper
10. Fenugreek Seeds
11. Nutmeg
12. Mace