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Garam masala

spice blend

Garam masala

2.6 g1 teaspoon

8 g1 tablespoon

Ground Indian spice blends have a standard tapped density yielding ~2.6 g/tsp.

Instead of Garam masala

Every garam masala blend has a distinct fragrant balance, so any substitute alters the warm aromatic profile of the dish.

Ground cumin
Use 50% of the weight mixed with equal parts ground coriander and a pinch of ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground green cardamom. Sprinkle near the end for a warming finish.
Lentil stew spice mix
Use 75% of the weight. Simmer briefly in the gravy; imparts roasted warmth and complexity, though it adds a slight tang and earthy lentil undertone.

Recipes with Garam masala

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Sweet & Tangy Yellow Dal

Achari Machhi Tikka

Boneless Fish Cubes in Pickling Spices

Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer Tikka (Thali)

Tandoori Paneer with Pickling Spices, Chilli & Yoghurt

Aloo Chutneywale

Chutney-coated Potatoes

Lamb with Potatoes

Aloo Tikki Awadhi

Potato & Pea Patties

Lamb with Potatoes in Yoghurt Sauce

Mango-flavoured Lamb

Amritsari Kulcha

Baked Bread from Amritsar

Amritsari Tawa Murg

Pan-fried Amritsari Chicken

Pomegranate & Chilli Spiced Chicken

Ande ki Biryani

Egg & Rice Biryani

Colacasia (Taro Root) Kebabs

Lamb Fillets with Cashews & Almonds

Pasanda with Almonds

Baadami Chawal Bariyan

Creamy Spiced Rice with Almonds

Spicy Sweet & Sour Aubergines (Eggplant)

Bakare ke Gosht ka Vindaloo

Banarasi Matar Ka Nimona

Pea and Potato Curry with Cumin, Turmeric and Garam Masala

Bengali Kancha Lonka Murgi

Green Chilli Chicken Curry with Turmeric & Garam Masala

Bengali Macher Jhol

Turmeric & Mustard Fish Curry

Bengali Mangsho Ghugni

Slow-Cooked Lamb & Chickpea Curry

Bengali Murgir Jhol

Chicken Curry With Mustard, Chilli And Ginger

Bengali Prawn Cakes

Bhaji ani Kolambicha Stew

Prawns (Shrimp) with Stewed Vegetables

Stuffed Spicy Aubergines (Eggplant) from Maharashtra

Stuffed Potatoes

Aubergines (Eggplant) with Spicy Filling

Slow-cooked Stuffed Bitter Gourds

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Wax Gourd

Bharwan Pasande

Stuffed Pasanda

Spiced Okra & Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Bhopal Haryali Murgh Rezala

Green Chicken Curry with Chillies, Coriander and Garam Masala

Bhuna Keema Matar

Spicy Minced Lamb with Peas, Turmeric, Ginger and Coriander

Grilled Lobster

Paatra Indian Salad

Bhunee Machhali

Grilled (Broiled) Trout

Bhuni Salmon Machchi

Bhutta Seekh Kebab

Corn Kebabs on Skewers

Bihari Bari Kadhi

Gram Flour Dumplings in a Spicy Yoghurt Gravy

Kashmiri Paneer

Spicy Lamb Chops Marinated in Garlic, Chilli & Garam Masala

Chana Dal Lauki Waali

Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd

Chanterelles in Malai Sauce with Fresh Peas & Pea Shoots

Cheese ke Bhajiya

Cheese Fritters

'Marbled' Potatoes in Sauce

Chimbori Shengdanya Kalwan

Crab Curry with Peanuts

Chincheche Talwan

Fish & Tamarind Curry

Chukhandar Ka Gosht

Beetroot and Lamb Curry

Chutney Walle Aloo

New Potatoes in Spiced Mint Gravy

Dahi Ke Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)

Spiced Yoghurt & Paneer Kebabs with Chilli, Ginger & Garam Masala

Lamb Cooked in Yoghurt

Potatoes with Yoghurt

Yoghurt Patties

Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce (I)

Potatoes in Yoghurt Sauce

Spicy Wax Gourd in Yoghurt Sauce

Dak Bungalow Roast Chicken

Whole Roast Chicken Cooked in Yoghurt with Mustard & Garam Masala

Paneer in Tamarind Coconut Curry

Moong Dal with Peas

Fried Moong Dal Cubes In Sauce

Devi ki Mashhoor Chaampen

Devi's Famous Lamb Chops

Duck Leg Kathi Roll with Peanut Chutney & Pickled Cucumber

Spicy Baked Jackfruit

Spiced Lamb Baked with Yoghurt and Papaya

Baked Masala Chicken with Hard-boiled Eggs & Potatoes

Slow-cooked Okra in Yoghurt Sauce

Fada Ni Khichdi

Gujarati-Style Khichdi with Moong Dal & Vegetables

Flower Batata Bhaji

Cauliflower with Potatoes

'Melt in the Mouth' Smoked Kebabs

Gram (Chickpea) Flour Dumpling Rice

Spicy Kidney Bean, Chilli and Tamarind Curry

Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Gongura Chicken

Sorrel-flavoured Chicken

Gosht ki Khurchan

Guinea Fowl Mappas with Salli Potatoes

Gujarati Makai Shimla Mirch Sabji

Sweetcorn and Pepper Curry with Cumin, Coriander and Garam Masala

Lamb Kidney Curry

Ceremonial Meat Porridge

Haraa Bharaa Fish Tikka

Salmon Tikka Skewers Marinated in Green Chilli, Basil & Coriander

Haraa Paneer Tikka

Prawns (Shrimp) in Green Chutney

Haryali Murgh Tikka

Spiced Green Chicken Skewers with Mint, Coriander & Chilli

Indore Ki Methi Dal

Masoor Dal with Fenugreek Leaves, Cumin, Chilli and Garam Masala

Jain-Style Mattar Paneer

Lamb Cooked with Apricots

Kachhe Keeme ki Tikya

'Uncooked' Meat Patties

Kachnar ki Kali

Flowers of the Bauhinia Tree

Kadhai Chicken Chargha

Kairi ka do Pyaza

Savoury Green Mango, Lamb & Onions

Kaju Subz ke Shami

Vegetarian Shami with Cashew Nuts

Minced (Ground) Lamb Skewers

Deep-fried Liver Koftas

Kaliya Baans Singhara

Bamboo Shoot & Water Chestnut Sauce

Chana Dal Fritters

Kandahari Gosht Tikka

Spiced Lamb Skewers with Black Pepper, Cumin & Dried Mango

Kandhari Murgh Tikka

Chicken Tikka with Pomegranate Molasses

Stir-fried Prawns (Shrimp)

Karhai Machhali

Stir-fried Spicy Fish

Kashmiri Seekh Kebab

Minced (Ground) Lamb Kebabs on Skewers

Kathhal ki Subzi

Braised Jackfruit with Yoghurt Sauce

Keema Baida Roti

Crispy Fried Flatbread Stuffed with Spicy Lamb, Chilli & Coriander

Minced (Ground) Lamb with Peas

Kerala Kadala Curry

Chickpea Curry with Coconut, Turmeric and Curry Leaves

Chicken with Mango and Chilli

Sour Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Khatte Meethe Baigan

Sweet & Sour Minty Aubergine (Eggplant)

Khatti Meethi Machhali

Sweet & Sour Fish

Kheema Aloo Tikki

Spicy Lamb Potato Cakes

Peas with Thickened Milk

Button (White) Mushrooms in Yoghurt Sauce

Khumb aur Kumhdey ka Phool

Courgette (Zucchini) Flowers Stuffed with Corn & Mushrooms

Kid Offal Keema

Kobarimasam Pulussu

Lamb in Coconut Sauce

Kolambini Bharaleli Bhaji

Prawns (Shrimp) with Stuffed Steamed (Bell) Peppers

Kolkata Doi Murgi

Creamy Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Black Pepper, Yoghurt and Mustard Oil

Lamb Galouti Kebab with Chutney & Burnt Onion Raita

Lamb Haleem with Fresh Ginger

Lehsuni Paneer Tikka

Garlic-flavoured Paneer

Lehsunwalli Palak Paneer

Spinach and Paneer Curry with Garlic and Chilli

Lucknowi Aloo Matar Ki Sabzi

Potato and Pea Curry with Turmeric and Chilli

Skewered Spicy Lamb Fillet

Machhali Musallam

Maharashtrian Amti

Lentil Curry with Tamarind and Coconut

Mahi Tikka Ajwaini

Thyme-flavoured Fish

Malai Kofta (Thali)

Paneer Koftas in a Creamy Spiced Tomato Curry

Vegetable Dumplings in Spiced Tomato Curry

Malwani Hirwa Tisrya Masala

Clams Cooked in Coriander and Coconut

Malyali Kozhi Biryani

Southern Indian Chicken Biryani

Masaledar Mutton

Paneer & Pea Curry

Paneer & Pea Curry

Peas in the Pod

Matar-Paneer ka Paratha

Shallow-fried Spicy Peas & Paneer Stuffed Bread

Matterwali Tikki

Pan-grilled Pea Patties

Meetha Nimboo ka Achar

Sweet Lime Pickle

Fenugreek Fritters

Yellow Dal with Vegetables

Succulent Spicy Lamb

Mumbai Frankie Rolls

Murg Dalcha Kebab

Chicken & Lentil Kebabs

Cold Curried Chicken

Steamed Chicken Patties

Whole Stuffed & Baked Chicken

Murg Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Tikka in Creamed Fresh Tomatoes

Murgh Malai Tikka

Creamy Chicken Skewers with Green Chilli & Coriander

Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs

Creamy Vegetable Curry with Cashews, Green Cardamom and Garam Masala

Old Delhi Chicken

Spinach & Ginger Chicken Curry

Stir-Fried Paneer with Chilli, Turmeric and Peppers

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer in a Creamy Cashew and Tomato Curry with Saffron, Garam Masala and Fenugreek

Paneer in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Stuffed Paneer in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Mini Loaves with Tangy Vegetables

Spicy Vegetables with Buttered Bread

Parsi Salli Boti

Apricot Lamb Curry with Crispy Potato Straws

Pasande ki Seekh

Lamb Fillets on Skewers

Pan-fried Crab & Prawn Cakes

Pressed Rice with Vegetables

Wax Gourd Curry

Puducherry Vegetable Kurma

Vegetable Korma with Coconut, Chilli and Turmeric

Chickpea Curry with Ginger, Pomegranate and Tea

Punjabi Handi Murgh

Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Ginger, Fried Onions and Garam Masala

Punjabi Kaali Dal

Black Lentil Curry with Garlic, Tomato and Ginger

Punjabi Langarwalli Dal

Split Urad Dal with Ginger, Tomatoes, Dried Chillies and Turmeric

Punjabi Matar Paneer

Spiced Paneer with Tomato & Green Peas

Vermicelli & Masala Chicken

The Sovereign’s Favourite

Qorma Dilpasand

Lamb Korma (II)

Qorma dum Pukht

Braised Lamb in Aromatic Sauce

Potato Cakes with Tangy Chickpea Stew

Rajasthani Arabi

Colocasia (Taro Root) in Yoghurt Sauce

Rajasthani Boti Kebab

Spicy Lamb Tikka on Skewers

Rajasthani Khade Masale Ka Murgh

Stir-Fried Chicken with Whole Spices & Green Chillies

Rajasthani Laal Maas

Spiced Bone Marrow Lamb Curry

Slow-Cooked Kidney Beans with Cumin, Ginger and Chilli

Pot-roasted Lamb

Scarlet Rich Lamb Curry

Whole Spicy Okra

Lamb in Milk Sauce (II)

Saunfiya Kalaunji wala Gosht

Oven-braised Goat Meat in Fennel & Kalonji Curry

Vegetable-coated Skewers

Overnight Meat Pot

Shadras Subziyan

Stir-fried Vegetables

Prince-like Curry

Prince-like Chicken Curry

Shami Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)

Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint

Minced (Ground) Lamb & Peas

Sindhi Dal Pakwan

Spiced Lentil, Tamarind and Chilli Curry with Crispy Flatbread

Smoked Aubergine with Sesame Raita & Papdi Gathya

Dried Moong Dal Dumplings

Subz Seekh (Tandoori Home Cooking)

Potato, Paneer & Sweetcorn Kebabs

Suvey aur Palak ka Gosht

Stewed Lamb with Spinach & Dill

Spicy Fried Fish Roe

Tandoori Achari Khumb

Grilled Mushrooms in Pickling Spices

Tandoori Aloo Chaat

Buttermilk Tandoori Potatoes with Green Chilli, Cumin & Chaat Masala

Tandoori Baingan

Aubergine Tikkas in Creamy Yoghurt, Mustard, Chilli & Ginger

Tandoori Bharwan Paneer

Grilled Stuffed Paneer

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Tandoori Fish Tikka with Turmeric, Carom Seeds & Chaat Masala

Ajwain Fish Tikka

Tandoori Kathal Tikka

Tandoori Spiced Jackfruit with Garlic, Chilli & Coriander

Grilled (Broiled) Chicken

Tandoori Tangri Kebab

Chicken Legs with Chilli and Cheese Marinade

Steamed Slices of Lamb

Teekha Murg Tikka

Spicy Grilled (Broiled) Chicken Pieces

Spicy Whitebait

Guinea Fowl with Cumin, Garlic & Red Chillies

Marinated Chicken with Basil

Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Fried Rice with Ginger & Turmeric

Elephant’s Foot Yam with Green Peas

Nut & Curry Leaf Masala

Old Delhi Chicken Korma

Chicken Korma with Whole Spices, Turmeric, Cashews and Garam Masala

Punjabi Rajma Masala

Kidney Bean Curry with Cardamom, Ginger & Chilli