How to Use garam masala in a Sentence

garam masala

noun
  • Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with garam masala.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl and gently fold in garam masala and lemon zest.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022
  • In a small bowl, mix together garam masala, red chili flakes, and salt.
    — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 5 Aug. 2018
  • Stir in garam masala and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2017
  • Add the turmeric, garam masala and cumin seeds and toast for 2 minutes.
    — Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 26 Sep. 2020
  • They are served over tart yogurt spiced with garam masala and topped with crisp plantain crumbs.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Add black pepper and garam masala and continue to cook for a minute.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Entrees are ham, filet mignon, lamb, cod and vegan garam masala.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Toss the potatoes, olive oil, cumin, garam masala and salt together in large bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Stir in ginger, garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook 1 minute.
    — Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • On the side, there’s a ramekin of shallot, garlic and herb butter seasoned with garam masala.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Stir in the salt, crushed fenugreek leaves and garam masala, then check the seasoning and add the sugar.
    — Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Try using your favorite spice blend, such as Chinese five spice, garam masala or ras al hanout.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Coconut milk, a can of tomatoes and garam masala result in a creamy, currylike dish.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2017
  • The house Old Fashioned augments bourbon with garam masala syrup.
    — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • But the flavors were muted, with only faint whiffs of the usual punch of turmeric, cumin and garam masala.
    — Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Bring to a simmer and add potatoes, chickpeas, garam masala, ginger and turmeric.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Adding bold, aromatic spices such as curry and garam masala to your meals is a great way to keep your taste buds excited.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Here, one gets hooked on Chilean sea bass with coconut sauce, or on the goat garam masala, curried with spices and yogurt.
    — Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
  • This version of succotash features a touch of garam masala to warm and meld the varied produce.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
  • But even the tamer yak stew, warm with cumin and garam masala and filled out with zucchini, sustains interest to the end.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022
  • Add the onion-cashew mixture, along with the tomato paste, garam masala, cardamom, chile powder and turmeric.
    — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Crisp-skinned salmon floats to the table on a plateau of black lentils, swirled with garam masala, with a sunny carrot-coconut-milk sauce.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Whisk yogurt in a large bowl, add the brown onion paste, salt, black salt, garam masala, fenugreek leaves powder and cumin powder and mix well.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sprinkle with the amchur and garam masala and let the ribs rest in the oven for another 30 minutes.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, chile powder, turmeric, bay leaves and salt and saute for 2 minutes more.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 5 May 2020
  • Add the brown sugar, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and 2 teaspoons salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2021
  • Or, reheat your sauce with bits of fresh or dried fruits, a pinch of cardamom or garam masala and, blammo, cranberry chutney!
    — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • When the butter is foamy, add the ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026

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