Garam Masala Rub

Masala is a blend of spices. Garam means warm or hot, and garam masala is the basic spice blend in northern India. There are as many formulas for garam masala as there are households. This one is meant to be generic, allowing you to add hot peppers or other aromatics as you wish. It is important to start with whole spices so that they can be toasted to bring out their maximum flavor.