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garam masala

[ guhr-uhm muh-sah-luh, guh-rahm ]

noun

  1. an aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cuisine, usually containing black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, and turmeric.

garam masala

/ ˈɡɑːrəm mɑːˈsɑːlə /

noun

  1. an aromatic mixture of spices, extensively used in curries

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Word History and Origins

Origin of garam masala1

First recorded in 1950–55; from Urdu garam masālā, literally, “hot spices”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of garam masala1

from Hindi

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