Organic Zing Garam Masala

What is Garam Masala?

Originating from North India, Garam Masala is a Hindi word that translates to hot or warm spice. Garam Masala is a spice blend of Indian Origins that can have nine or more spices of various toasting levels to get a particular amount of warmth and flavor depending upon the location. The blend contains Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Cumin (Cuminum cyminum), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Clove Whole (Syzygium aromaticum), Red Chili whole (Capsicum annuum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) and Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). These spices are toasted whole and ground together based on people’s preferences and palates.

Flavor Profile:

Garam Masala has no fixed recipe; it is a medley of tastes people play to their liking. Added to any dish when nearly cooked or sprinkled on top while serving, this spice blend is mostly a fragrant spice that adds warmth to your palate with a slight heat. Cinnamon and Cloves add sweetness, while the tanginess from coriander and the spicy heat from peppercorns and red chiles tangle with the earthy notes of cumin, as the nutty, maple-syrupy taste of Fenugreek provides a depth.

Uses :

Garam Masala is a supremely versatile spice used in salads, curries, and dry rubs. The blend can be used in soups, sautéed vegetables, marinades, etc. Despite Garam Masala not being the only spice or seasoning used in a recipe, it is chiefly the star.

Grilled Chicken

Things you’ll need:

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• juice from ½ lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pkg chicken drumsticks (family style)
• Organic Zing Garam Masala

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Things you’ll need:

• 2 lbs. orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• 1-2 tbsp Garam Masala.
• Organic Zing Chia Seeds

Mexican Beans and Rice with Garam Masala

Things you’ll need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained