{"product_id":"taaza-garam-masala-whole-100g","title":"Taaza Garam Masala Whole 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note ***the picture itself is whole but the packet we sell is crushed not powdered**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaaza Whole Garam Masala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate authentic Indian dishes with our Taaza Whole Garam Masala, a carefully selected blend of premium whole spices that delivers rich aroma and deep, warming flavour. Traditionally used in Indian cooking, whole garam masala is added during cooking to infuse curries, rice dishes and slow-cooked meals with its signature fragrance before being removed or left in the dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike, this whole spice blend is an essential pantry ingredient for creating restaurant-quality Indian cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic blend of premium whole spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, warm and aromatic flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for curries, biryani and rice dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds depth to slow-cooked meals and braises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for home and commercial kitchens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Whole Garam Masala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the whole spices to hot oil or ghee at the beginning of cooking to release their natural oils and aroma. Use in curries, biryani, pulao, lentil dishes, soups and slow-cooked meats. You can also add the whole spices to stocks or stews for extra flavour, removing them before serving if preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is whole garam masala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole garam masala is a traditional Indian blend of whole spices, commonly including cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin, bay leaves and other aromatic spices. It is used to infuse dishes with rich flavour during cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between whole garam masala and ground garam masala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole garam masala contains whole spices that are cooked to slowly release their flavour, while ground garam masala is a powdered spice blend typically added towards the end of cooking for a fragrant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you use whole garam masala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spices are usually added to hot oil or ghee before onions and other ingredients. This process, known as tempering, releases the essential oils and enhances the flavour of the entire dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you remove the whole spices before serving?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a matter of preference. Many traditional recipes leave the whole spices in the dish, while others remove larger spices such as cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and black cardamom before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat dishes can I make with whole garam masala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole garam masala is perfect for butter chicken, lamb curry, beef curry, biryani, pulao, dal, chickpea curry, vegetable curries and slow-cooked braised dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal after each use to preserve the natural aroma and freshness of the whole spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring authentic Indian flavours to your kitchen with Taaza Whole Garam Masala and enjoy rich, aromatic dishes every time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OC Fine Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67285033943213,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/7537\/9117\/files\/whole-garam-masala.png?v=1792404331","url":"https:\/\/babag.com.au\/products\/taaza-garam-masala-whole-100g","provider":"Baba G  Online Grocery Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}