First Known Use: 1954
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garam masala
noun ga·ram ma·sa·la \gä-ˈräm-mə-ˈsä-lə\
Definition of GARAM MASALA
: a pungent and aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cooking
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Origin of GARAM MASALA
Hindi & Urdu garam masālā, literally, hot spices
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