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garam masala
[ guhr-uhm muh-sah-luh, guh-rahm ]
/ ˈgʌr əm məˈsɑ lə, gəˈrɑm /
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noun
an aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cuisine, usually containing black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, and turmeric.
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Origin of garam masala
First recorded in 1950–55; from Urdu garam masālā, literally, “hot spices”
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British Dictionary definitions for garam masala
garam masala
/ (ˈɡɑːrəm mɑːˈsɑːlə) /
noun
an aromatic mixture of spices, extensively used in curries
Word Origin for garam masala
from Hindi
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