Mixed Spices Powder

Mixed Spices Powder that may include cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns, nutmeg, mace. Garam means "hot", but not chili hot, hot in the sense that these spices are said to increase body temperature. It can be used a a mix of whole spices as well. A whole garam masala could include whole cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom (black or green), whole mace, and black peppercorns. Powdered garam masala is often added at the end of cooking in small quantities so that the full aroma is not lost whereas, whole garam masala is used in north Indian cooking, especially meat dishes and as aromatics for rice dishes. Often these are fried in hot oil before other wet ingredients such as meat, onions, garlic, and/or ginger are added.