Salt and spices
Substitutes for garam masala
Garam masala is a warm Indian spice blend, often with cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Recipes differ by region and family.
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Quick homemade blend
- How much
- For 1 tsp: ½ tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp ground coriander, ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch each of cloves, cardamom and black pepper
- What changes
- Close and fragrant.
- Best in
- Curries, lentils, roasted vegetables.
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Curry powder
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Earthier and yellow from turmeric; a different but pleasant flavor.
- Best in
- Curries, soups.
Simmerbee recipes with garam masala (4)
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
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