Garam masala - In Hindi, "garam" means "warm" and "masala" means "a mixture of spices." The spices used in Garam masala really “warm”, so they are indispensable in cold weather and the winter season for those who are prone to colds and hypothermia. Garam masala is the perfect blend of spices for bean and pea soups, fried appetizers, sauces, vegetable salads and vinaigrettes.
Cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper are the components of garam masala, a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy and nutty flavors. Garam masala gives amazing flavors to sweet dishes: muffins, pies with apples, pears, pumpkin, etc., oatmeal cookies, hot herbal tea and fruit (especially apple and pear) drinks.
Garam masala is one of the most popular spice mixtures among the best connoisseurs of the culinary arts around the world, is a versatile tool that can give food a unique taste and aroma.
It is widely used in the practice of preparing nutritious and healing Ayurvedic dishes, among which the most popular is kitchari, which is based on the traditional combination of rice, split mung dal with vegetables and garam masala. According to Panchakarma, Ayurvedic cleansing therapy, this dish is extremely beneficial for your health due to its high digestibility and ability to cleanse the digestive tract of toxins.
The composition of garam masala may vary depending on the region. A variety of combinations of certain spices and spices are used in various recipes, and none of them is more reliable than the other. As a rule, the components of the mixture are first fried, and then mixed.
A typical composition of garam masala is the following: black and white pepper, balabar leaves, cloves, black and white cumin seeds, nutmeg leaves, green, brown and black cardamom pods, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander seeds and star anise.
Garam masala finds its application not only in cooking, but also used for medicinal purposes. First of all, the properties of this mixture as a natural prophylactic for respiratory and colds are highly valued. In Ayurvedic cooking, this spicy seasoning is used in the preparation of medicinal dishes that help cleanse the body of toxins and toxins. In addition, it is recommended to add garam masala to dishes in the presence of various ailments of the digestive tract.