Herb or Spice
Garam Masala
About This Entry
Garam masala is a warming North Indian spice blend of cardamom, cinnamon, and clove — its aromatic finish pairs with aromatic whites, lager, and spice-tolerant reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Syrah Shiraz — Garam masala warming cardamom-cinnamon blend pairs with Syrah in North Indian finishing spice.
Gewurztraminer also pairs well with Garam Masala because garam masala finishing also pairs with Gewürztraminer in North Indian service.
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- lamb leg
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Multiple species
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Garam Masala
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Multiple species
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent