Garam masala (Gujarati)

Garam masala is a spice blend of hot (garam) spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns. These are roasted to release their aromatic flavours and ground into a fine powder to be the finishing spice to many non vegetarian curries, biryani, and barbecue dishes.

While both Gujarati and Punjabi garam masala share a base of common spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper, Gujarati garam masala tends to be sweeter and peppery with a hint of chili, while Punjabi garam masala is known for its robust and aromatic profile with more coriander and fragrant spices.