Garam masala and curry powder are both up to the job. They're also delicious in soups, particularly balancing out sweet ...

Garam masala, meanwhile, is a living part of Indian culinary culture. It's thought to originate in Northern India, and can be traced back to the 13th century Mongol empire.

Garam means "hot" while masala means "blend," but the spice itself is not necessarily spicy-hot. Instead, the name refers to the warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin in the mix.

How to use garam masala This Indian cooking staple can be used in sauces or marinades, as part of a dry rub on meats, cooked with onions as the base of a curry or soup, or sprinkle some over your ...

1½ tbsp garam masala. 1 tbsp medium curry powder. 3 tbsp vegetable oil. 1 tbsp ground coriander. 1 cinnamon stick (about 10cm long) 1 × 400g tin of full-fat coconut milk. 1 large potato (I like Maris ...

1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala OR curry powder. Kosher salt and ground black pepper. 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs OR chicken leg quarters, trimmed and patted dry.