Garam Masala

Spice

Garam Masala

Garam masala is a warming North Indian spice blend typically built on cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper. Recipes vary by household and region; it is usually added near the end of cooking to preserve aroma. Not a single plant—its identity is the balanced warm blend.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Freshly GroundPowderToastedWhole Mix

Traits

AromaticBlendedComplexPungentSweetToastyWarm

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 307

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.49 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.32 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.54 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.63 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 38.6 mg
  • Salt 0.1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 47.7 g
  • Dietary Fibre 23.3 g
  • Total Sugars 5.11 g
  • Complex / starch 15.7 g
  • Protein 9.99 g
  • Water 28.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Dried spices are concentrated plant tissue—fibre-heavy by weight, used in gram doses.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Garam Masala.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

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Mughal-influenced court cookery popularised complex warm spice mixtures in North India.

Regional garam masala formulas diversified across Punjabi, Mughlai, and other kitchens.

Packaged garam masala became a global Indian grocery staple.

Chefs and home cooks worldwide adopted garam masala beyond Indian restaurants.

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