{"title":"Garam Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaram means warm, and garam masala is a blend of the warming whole spices, roasted or raw, ground to a powder. Recipes differ by family and region, but most include cumin, coriander, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf, and sometimes mace, nutmeg or star anise. Some blends add saffron or rose petals for a royal, shahi style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike most masalas, garam masala is usually added near the end of cooking, or sprinkled over a finished dish, so its aroma stays bright. It goes into chicken curry, keema, rajma, chole, aloo gobi, dal and kebabs, and into marinades. North Indian blends lean on black cardamom and cumin, Pakistani blends are often hotter, and Mughlai or royal blends are sweeter and more floral. Choose a small pack to try a new style, and a larger bag if it goes into daily cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaram masala loses its scent faster than single spices, so keep it in a sealed jar away from the hob and buy only what you will use in a couple of months. To make your own, dry roast spices from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whole-spices\"\u003ewhole spices\u003c\/a\u003e gently and grind them. For dish-specific blends see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003echicken masala\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meat-and-mutton-masala\"\u003emeat masala\u003c\/a\u003e, and more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-garam-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Garam Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Garam Masala is a ground blend of warming spices for finishing Indian curries, biryanis and gravies. Cinnamon, clove, mace, star anise and bay leaf bring the sweet, fragrant notes, with coriander, cumin, black pepper and fennel rounding out the mix. Unlike many garam masalas, this blend also includes red chilli powder and a little salt, giving dishes gentle heat as well as aroma. The pack describes it as a mixture of spices that lifts the taste and flavour of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garam-masala\"\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack suggests adding a tablespoon to a dish. Stir it into chicken, mutton or vegetable curries in the last few minutes of cooking so the fragrance stays fresh, or sprinkle it over a pot of biryani or pulao before the final steam. A pinch also brightens dal, chana masala, keema and roasted vegetables. As the blend already contains chilli and salt, taste before adding more of either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen spices plus salt, including mace and star anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains red chilli and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366629491027,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-garam-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791974006"},{"product_id":"everest-royal-garam-masala-100g","title":"Everest Royal Garam Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverest Royal Garam Masala is a whole spice blend led by black pepper and cumin, with cassia leaf and bark, star anise, black cardamom, dried ginger, clove, nutmeg, caraway and mace. The front of the box calls it a spice blend for vegetable curry, and it goes in at the end of cooking, so the warm, peppery aroma is still there when the dish reaches the table. A little salt is already in the mix. Find more blends like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garam-masala\"\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook your dal or vegetables with your usual spices in ghee or oil. The pack suggests 1½ tsp of the masala for 500g of vegetables or 1 litre of ready dal: stir it in and keep on a low flame for 3 minutes. Cover and leave for at least 5 minutes, then serve warm with rice or roti. The box also recommends it for samosa, potato vada, kachori, usal, patra and other Gujarati farsan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve ingredients, led by black pepper and cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade on equipment that also handles mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 20 servings of 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572268548435,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/everest-royal-garam-masala-100g-front.png?v=1792767226"},{"product_id":"fudco-special-garam-masala-400g","title":"Fudco Special Garam Masala 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Special Garam Masala is a ground blend of coriander, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, chilli, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, cardamom and bay leaf. Coriander and cumin lead, so it is fuller and less sharp than a blend of whole sweet spices alone, with warmth from the pepper and a little chilli. The 400g bag suits anyone who finishes most curries with a pinch of garam masala. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garam-masala\"\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprinkle half a teaspoon over a curry, dal or sabzi in the last few minutes of cooking and stir it through, so the aroma stays fresh. Add a spoonful to the onion and tomato base for chicken, lamb or keema, rub it into meat with yoghurt, ginger and garlic before grilling, or mix it into the filling for samosas and parathas. Keep a small tin for daily use and the rest of the bag sealed, as ground spice loses its scent once exposed to air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen ground spices, led by coriander and cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572598358355,"sku":null,"price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-special-garam-masala-400g-front.png?v=1792767846"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/garam-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}