How to Use garam masala in a Sentence

garam masala

noun
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl and gently fold in garam masala and lemon zest.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Add the turmeric, garam masala and cumin seeds and toast for 2 minutes.
    Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 26 Sep. 2020
  • Stir in ginger, garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook 1 minute.
    Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Stir in the salt, crushed fenugreek leaves and garam masala, then check the seasoning and add the sugar.
    Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 12 Dec. 2020
  • In a small bowl, mix together garam masala, red chili flakes, and salt.
    Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 5 Aug. 2018
  • Add black pepper and garam masala and continue to cook for a minute.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in garam masala and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2017
  • Sprinkle with the amchur and garam masala and let the ribs rest in the oven for another 30 minutes.
    Anita Jaisinghani, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Toss the potatoes, olive oil, cumin, garam masala and salt together in large bowl.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Dec. 2020
  • They are served over tart yogurt spiced with garam masala and topped with crisp plantain crumbs.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
  • In the same small bowl (no need to wash it), combine the yogurt, Garlic-Ginger Paste, salt and garam masala.
    Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Return cooked lentils to saucepan and add garam masala and curry powders.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Then add all the dry spices: cumin, coriander, red chile powder, garam masala and salt.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
  • On the side, there’s a ramekin of shallot, garlic and herb butter seasoned with garam masala.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • But the flavors were muted, with only faint whiffs of the usual punch of turmeric, cumin and garam masala.
    Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Or flavor the dish at the end with your favorite spice blend, whether that’s za’atar, garam masala or Cajun-Creole.
    Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The house Old Fashioned augments bourbon with garam masala syrup.
    Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • But even the tamer yak stew, warm with cumin and garam masala and filled out with zucchini, sustains interest to the end.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022
  • Crisp-skinned salmon floats to the table on a plateau of black lentils, swirled with garam masala, with a sunny carrot-coconut-milk sauce.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the Ginger-Garlic Paste, paprika, cayenne, garam masala and cumin.
    Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Add the onion-cashew mixture, along with the tomato paste, garam masala, cardamom, chile powder and turmeric.
    Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Entrees are ham, filet mignon, lamb, cod and vegan garam masala.
    Susan Dunne, courant.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • And South Asian nihari employs generous amounts of browned onions and fresh ginger, with a boost from the spice blend garam masala.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Add the garam masala and turmeric and cook, stirring, until the spices release their aroma, 30 to 45 seconds,.
    Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Try using your favorite spice blend, such as Chinese five spice, garam masala or ras al hanout.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
  • In a small bowl, combine the garam masala, cumin, and cardamom. Sprinkle the mixture lightly to season the fried chicken.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Coconut milk, a can of tomatoes and garam masala result in a creamy, currylike dish.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chile powder and garam masala and cook until the tomato paste separates from the fat, about 2 to 4 minutes.
    Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, chile powder, turmeric, bay leaves and salt and saute for 2 minutes more.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 5 May 2020
  • In a second large bowl whisk together the fenugreek, tomato sauce, ginger, garam masala, salt and half the sliced chiles.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 22 Apr. 2020

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