Garam Masala
An all-purpose, spicy warm (but not hot) Indian seasoning, Garam Masala is a traditional ingredient in Indian tandoori, samosas, kormas, and dahl. Indian cooks use it primarily to flavor meat and poultry, and they most often add it just before serving rather than during cooking.
The Ingredients: Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, and coriander.
· Add to soups and stews.
· Use as a rub for poultry or meat before roasting, broiling, or grilling, or sprinkle on before serving.
· Combine with cooked lentils to make a simple dahl.
· Blend with a little water to make a thick paste. Serve to the side of meat, fish, or poultry, for dipping.
· Blend with softened butter and serve over cooked green beans, parsnips, potatoes, carrots or squash.
· Add to sour cream or yogurt for a dip or baked potato topping.
· Use to season onion-based meat and poultry sauces.
· Add to pilaf and other grain dishes.
