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

Word History and Origins

Origin of garam masala¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of garam masala¹

from Hindi