Garam Masala Recipes and What Garam Masala is Made of

Garam masala adds spice and authenticity to many South Asian dishes. Here, you can discover a garam masala recipe you’ll love. Learn about the best garam masala substitute to use if you don’t have any in your spice cupboard.

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This collection of recipes contains garam masala to provide a base layer of spicy flavours. You can add to recipes with other specific ingredients, such as chilli or turmeric, to make authentic dishes you’ll want to prepare time and again.

Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Garam masala spice blend is the secret ingredient in this nourishing bowl with hearty broccoli and chickpeas, creamy fetta, crunchy walnuts and refreshing mint. The combination will blow your mind!

25 minutes | Easy | 2560 kcal

Nourishing Spiced Chickpea & Tahini Bowl

This bowl full of nourishment will leave you feeling satisfied and energised in equal measure. Between creamy avocado, sweet potato and tasty chickpeas, every bite is a delight. Our favourite flourish is the dressing of rich tahini, turmeric and zesty lemon juice. Yum!

40 minutes | Easy | 2700 kcal

Rustic Carrot, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Salad

It’s hard not to feel your heart skip a beat when you look down at this rainbow on a plate. Proving that being big on health doesn’t mean taste has to suffer, this quinoa salad comes alive with rich garam masala, bright sweet potato and purple carrots, and rich creamy goat cheese. Now that’ll put a smile on your dial!

35 minutes | Easy | 2320 kcal

Curried Yoghurt Braised Chicken

We reckon this take on a classic is pretty ingenious. Using chicken thigh adds a beautiful flavour and moisture to this curry. Using fresh tomatoes and cooking your yoghurt also infuses freshness and added moisture, and keeps this punchy, spicy curry creamy and thick.

30 minutes | Easy | 2040 kcal

Maharaja’s Eggplant and Chickpea feast

Don’t be fooled by humble ingredients: this dish is fit for a king! Spicy, zesty, colourful mouthfuls of spiced eggplant and scrummy chickpeas make for a real treat. It’s all served up on a bed of fluffy rice with a crispy pappadam - talk about a rags to riches story – are you feeling regal yet?

LACTOSE FREE

35 minutes | Easy | 2430 kcal

Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Garam masala spice blend is the secret ingredient in this nourishing bowl with hearty broccoli and chickpeas, creamy fetta, crunchy walnuts and refreshing mint. The combination will blow your mind!

25 minutes | Easy | 2560 kcal

Nourishing Spiced Chickpea & Tahini Bowl

This bowl full of nourishment will leave you feeling satisfied and energised in equal measure. Between creamy avocado, sweet potato and tasty chickpeas, every bite is a delight. Our favourite flourish is the dressing of rich tahini, turmeric and zesty lemon juice. Yum!

40 minutes | Easy | 2700 kcal

Rustic Carrot, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Salad

It’s hard not to feel your heart skip a beat when you look down at this rainbow on a plate. Proving that being big on health doesn’t mean taste has to suffer, this quinoa salad comes alive with rich garam masala, bright sweet potato and purple carrots, and rich creamy goat cheese. Now that’ll put a smile on your dial!

35 minutes | Easy | 2320 kcal

Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Garam masala spice blend is the secret ingredient in this nourishing bowl with hearty broccoli and chickpeas, creamy fetta, crunchy walnuts and refreshing mint. The combination will blow your mind!

25 minutes | Easy | 2560 kcal

Nourishing Spiced Chickpea & Tahini Bowl

This bowl full of nourishment will leave you feeling satisfied and energised in equal measure. Between creamy avocado, sweet potato and tasty chickpeas, every bite is a delight. Our favourite flourish is the dressing of rich tahini, turmeric and zesty lemon juice. Yum!

40 minutes | Easy | 2700 kcal

Rustic Carrot, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Salad

It’s hard not to feel your heart skip a beat when you look down at this rainbow on a plate. Proving that being big on health doesn’t mean taste has to suffer, this quinoa salad comes alive with rich garam masala, bright sweet potato and purple carrots, and rich creamy goat cheese. Now that’ll put a smile on your dial!

35 minutes | Easy | 2320 kcal

Curried Yoghurt Braised Chicken

We reckon this take on a classic is pretty ingenious. Using chicken thigh adds a beautiful flavour and moisture to this curry. Using fresh tomatoes and cooking your yoghurt also infuses freshness and added moisture, and keeps this punchy, spicy curry creamy and thick.

30 minutes | Easy | 2040 kcal

Maharaja’s Eggplant and Chickpea feast

Don’t be fooled by humble ingredients: this dish is fit for a king! Spicy, zesty, colourful mouthfuls of spiced eggplant and scrummy chickpeas make for a real treat. It’s all served up on a bed of fluffy rice with a crispy pappadam - talk about a rags to riches story – are you feeling regal yet?

LACTOSE FREE

35 minutes | Easy | 2430 kcal

Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Garam masala spice blend is the secret ingredient in this nourishing bowl with hearty broccoli and chickpeas, creamy fetta, crunchy walnuts and refreshing mint. The combination will blow your mind!

25 minutes | Easy | 2560 kcal

Nourishing Spiced Chickpea & Tahini Bowl

This bowl full of nourishment will leave you feeling satisfied and energised in equal measure. Between creamy avocado, sweet potato and tasty chickpeas, every bite is a delight. Our favourite flourish is the dressing of rich tahini, turmeric and zesty lemon juice. Yum!

40 minutes | Easy | 2700 kcal

Rustic Carrot, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Salad

It’s hard not to feel your heart skip a beat when you look down at this rainbow on a plate. Proving that being big on health doesn’t mean taste has to suffer, this quinoa salad comes alive with rich garam masala, bright sweet potato and purple carrots, and rich creamy goat cheese. Now that’ll put a smile on your dial!

35 minutes | Easy | 2320 kcal

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Maharaja’s Eggplant and Chickpea feast

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Garam Masala Recipe FAQs

What is garam masala?

Garam masala is a mix of different herbs and spices, typically used in South Asian cuisine. Recipes vary, but it typically contains cumin, coriander seeds, mac, cardamom pods, cinnamon, fennel and bay leaves.

What to use instead of garam masala?

A general-purpose curry powder will often suffice for garam masala, especially if you do not have all the ingredients. You can also add 1 part allspice and 4 parts cumin.

How much garam masala to use in curry?

Most curry recipes call for one or two teaspoons of garam masala, but you can add more if you want to intensify the flavour. This helps if your blend is old and has begun to lose some of its strength.

What is a substitute for garam masala?

If you don’t have pre-ground garam masala, then make your own by grinding down any of the ingredients that it is usually made from. Even just three or four spices can make a decent garam masala. Chaat masala, another blend, can also serve well.

Is garam masala very hot?

No, garam masala isn’t particularly hot. However, some blends that include chilli can be spicy. Typically, garam masala is used to add aromatic flavours rather than heat intensity.