it smells so good - welcome 2022
Posted by Natalie Jean on
I love the smell of Garam Masala when it's being made. You see, after I measure out the spices, the hard seed spices all get toasted. There's a magic that happens when dry heat hits these spices, the whole place blooms with an amazingly sweet, savory smell with a hint of earthiness that can only come from Coriander, Cumin, Cardamom, peppercorns and cloves. The toasting process blooms so many hidden flavors, it adds a richness to the flavors that can't be found any other way. This is why I'm addicted.
After those are mixed with the rest of the spices and ground, the resulting flavor is one of a kind. Sweet and Earthy, Citrus, and Savory all come out together in a flavor profile that is wonderfully light and different. Let me tell you, you'll never go back to plain orange chicken after using some of this in the sauce.
My favorite ways to use this incredibly versatile spice blend are:
As a chicken rub with a wee bit of kosher salt,
On buttered Peas & Carrots,
Sprinkled over fresh Grapefruit,
In curry dishes when I want them to be less earthy than a normal curry,
In rice
What are YOUR favorite ways?
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Until tomorrow,
Keep things Tasty!
~ Natalie