Whole spices of cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamon pods are toasted in a pan to release their aromatic flavors, then ground to a powder.
Garam masala powder is a mixture of several aromatic spices. It is widely used in the Pakistani cuisine.
Some spices in the Garam masala make up flavor of dishes like cardamom, coriander, cinnamon. Others add a taste like ginger, pepper, cloves. Garam masala and Curry are both spices mix but they are different, with their own properties and flavors which are not interchangeable.
How to use the garam masala
Garam masala is often added at the end of a recipe to keep the flavor.
Why use Garam Masala
It is a mix of powdered spices which combines the qualities of each ingredient.
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