The spices together will warm you up from the inside. The flavor of garam masala is complex and strong and can be used in other cuisines as well. Garam masala recipes vary by family recipes, regions, states within India and of course personal preference. Each restaurant also probably has their own version they prefer.
Some similar spice blends have different names depending on the region as well. Kashmiri garam masala, Goda Masala, Rajasthani Garam masala etc. There there are other spice blends which are used for specific types of dishes like Pav bhaji masala for snacks dishes , Sambhar masala not garam masala but another spice blend used frequently in southern Indian dishes. For the sake of simplicity, garam masala is a spice blend you would use to make a general Indian dish. Add it to veggies to make a veggie side, Add it to tomato based sauces to make a curry, add it to dals or chickpeas or beans and many more etc.
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If you buy garam masala, check the ingredients. Depending on the brands, country etc, the spice blend might have other additional flavors as all spice, more of cinnamon, more of cumin etc. I usually do not like any of the non Indian brand blends as many are very heavy on cinnamon or all spice giving is a completely different flavor profile. You can make your own garam masala and adjust it to your preference Recipe at the end of the post.
Garam masala is also available in whole form. I usually get Swad or Deep Brand whole garam masala. If you make your own blend, check the spices. Old spices will make the whole blend stale. If you are unsure of if you will like the flavor profile, taste each spice individually before you blend them up. Or grind the spice you are unsure of separately. Make smaller quantities of the garam masala blend, grind the spice you are not sure off separately and add less to begin with.
Try the blended spice mix on a tofu scramble or dal to figure out how you like the flavor profile. Indian Bay Leaves are different from regular bay leaves. In smaller quantities, like 1 bay leaf in a big pot of stew or soup, the flavor might not be noticeable. But they form a good chunk of this garam masala recipe.
You do not want to blend regular bay leaves into your garam masala! There are many kinds of cinnamon available which have similar flavor profiles. Some are stronger and spicier while others are more fragrant. Some are the smooth inner bark and some all of the rough bark.
The cinnamon that you get in Indian stores are the Indian or Srilankan cinnamon Cinnamomum tamale or verum ceylon cinnamon. Any of the cinnamon will do in the blend. Cinnamon sticks can be hard to grind, but they give a much fresher flavor. You can substitute cinnamon powder when making your own garam masala.
Be sure to use fresh tasting ground cinnamon. Dry Roasting or toasting the spices is actually a personal preference. Some recipes mention that you should toast them. Some others that are family recipes are by default toasted and no one knows why. Toasting helps bring out some flavors more and mellow certain others. Sometimes the roasting also makes certain flavors much more stronger than others causing an imbalance in the harmony, like stronger cumin.
Roasting coriander seeds takes away the fresh lime like flavor. Why do recipes call for roasting? Most recipes have been in the family for generations. Damp spices tend to spoil easily and make a clumpy spice blend. So eventually it is personal preference. Try both lightly toasted and untoasted and see what you like.
Sounds like a lot of work, but its a one time thing to find the recipe you really love. Curry powder is not garam masala and is never used in India.
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Curry powder is less flavorful and has turmeric and other additions that are usually not present in garam masala. Curry powder is a British or Western spice blend approximating the masala spice blends from north and south India. It works well as a spice blend to add to dishes, but is definitely not a traditional or authentic flavor profile. Use garam masala spice blend or the mentioned spices in Indian recipes. I generally buy or make whole spice garam masala as the whole spices stay fresh longer upto 1 year. And curry powder has nothing to do with curry leaves.
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Read more tips and some common mix ups here. Garam masala can be used in various ways.
Add it to the tempering and cook it in oil to toast and infuse the oil. Sprinkle some in a pot of soup and mix in. Use as a garnish right before serving. Add it to cookies, pancakes, shortbread. Add some wherever you use other spice blends. Toss some chickpeas in garam masala, salt and oil and bake to crisp for quick snacking. In my Indian recipes, some people cut down on the heat and some spices, while many others double the spices and flavors. The good thing about Indian recipes is that you can adjust the flavors anytime during the simmering and right before serving as well.
Lets Make some Garam Masala! Take this recipe and play with it to make a mix that you love. If you are uncertain of a certain spice, for eg black cardamoms can be an acquired flavor, make smaller quantities of the blend, grind the spice you are not sure off separately and add less to begin with. It helps readers and helps more people find the recipe online! I love hearing from you all! Someone give me a boot in the rear! All your recipes are lovely but I love your cauliflower wings and the mango curry tofu which I have made quite a few times.
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