garam masala: Quick Facts

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Bowl of ground garam masala surrounded by whole spices including cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, star anise, dried red chilis, cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, and seeds.

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cardamom cinnamon cumin black pepper Indian cuisine spice and herb zaatar ras el hanout Ghee Sichuan pepper chapati turmeric mace naan clove Bay leaf

Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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