Garam Masala

Garam masala from garam and masala is a blend of ground spices, originating from the Indian subcontinent, common in cuisines from the Indian subcontinent and Mauritius. It is used alone or with other seasonings.

 

The word garam refers to "heating the body" in the Ayurvedic sense of the word, as these spices are believed to elevate body temperature in Ayurvedic medicine. There are other types of masala, like tikka masala and tandoori masala.