Keralan Garam Masala

Every Indian household has their own treasured family recipe for garam masala. In the north of India, they differ wildly from those in the south when it comes to which spices are included. In Sanskrit, the word garam literally means ‘warm or hot’ and masala means ‘blend of spices’. It is not hot with chilli but instead uses warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Garam masala is often used towards the end of cooking so that the flavours and aromas linger longer in the dish. This