Garam = Hot/ Heat and Masala = Spice Mix. The garam here refers to the intensity and not the capsaicin content – in fact it generally contains little or no chillies
GaramMasala – the all-important spice powder of Indian cuisine. The word garam refers to “heat” in the Ayurvedic sense of the word, meaning “to heat the body” as these spices, in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, elevate body temperature
GaramMasala is a very common and important spice blend in any Indian household. There are various recipes for GaramMasala but I am following my Mother's recipe to the T
From the Himalayan nation of Nepal comes this version of the classic spice mix garammasala. Garam means heating in the Ayurvedic sense and masala means spices
it was nothing but her "GaramMasala",that she always made fresh and used fresh as fast as she can. She emphasized,"The more air gets inside the spice mix/garammasala powder ,more speedily the flavor may deplete and consequently, affects the taste of the curries
garammasala - whole spices roasted and powdered which may be sieved or may not be. Using the blender powder it and then spread the masala again in the plate to cool completely
Then add to this the Red Chilli powder, Turmeric Powder and contents of Maggi Masala Tastemaker. Once it starts bubbling, add the Maggi Noodle cake and cook like you would usually cook instant noodles
Many regions of the Asian Subcontinent have their own unique blends of garammasala. Garam in this context means 'warm' or 'heating' to the body in the Ayurvedic sense
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