Fusion Recipes with a Twist of Garam Masala

With beautiful aroma and burst of flavours, this impeccable fusion of spices is enough to bring any bland dish to life, be it vegetables fry, dals, curries or a rice dish. However, its earthy and warm flavours are not just limited to usual savoury but also offer bags full of flavours to your creative epicurean ideas when added in right quantity. Let us take a leap into the spicy world of sweet and savoury and see how this magical blend brings out the savouriness in fusion delicacies.

Basic Ingredients

Before we talk recipes, let us take a look at basic spices that comes together to give this blend beautiful aroma and delightful essence. Although, the ingredients, their proportion may change as we travel across the country, but the basic spice ingredients remains the same.

• Fennel Seeds or Saunf
• Cardamom
• Hing
• Star Anise
• Black Pepper
• Amchur
• Red Chilli
• Fenugreek leaves
• Coriander Seeds
• Ginger Powder
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Bay Leaves
• Cumin or Jeera

Fusion Flavours with Garam Masala

A spicy blend used in Indian dishes has been in use in North India since ancient times. Apart from offering a rich taste palate to food, it has been a medicinal treatment for many ailments. From anti-inflammatory properties to lowering cholesterol and keeping body warm by producing body heat, the blend is full of such health benefits. Today, it has forged its way into many cuisines giving birth to some of the most delicious recipes of fusion dishes. Let us take a sneak peek into some of such recipes.

Broccoli Soup

Thick and packed with flavours, Broccoli soup is an easy recipe that serves as a healthy starter. With addition of herbs and spices, especially garam masala, imparts a delicious freshness to the soup along with the fragrant aroma of Indian spices.

Ingredients

• 1 large Broccoli head, Florets removed, stalks peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• Olive Oil
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1 medium sized Carrot, diced
• 4 Cups Water or vegetable Stock
• ½ tsp Cee Pee Garam Masala
• 1/8 tsp Cee Pee Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder
• Salt to taste
• Cee Pee Black Pepper to taste

Method

1. In a pot, heat some olive oil and add the garlic. Turn the flame to medium-low and cook the garlic until you smell it.
2. It will take about a minute. Once cooked add carrots and cook for other few minutes.
3. Next, add broccoli, stems, water, salt, pepper, chilli powder, and garam masala. Mix it well and cover the pot with lid.
4. Let it cook for another 15 to 20 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are cooked but not mushy.
5. Now pour the mixture into blender and blend it into a smooth paste.
6. Pour the soup back into pot and warm it to serve immediately or chill it in refrigerator to serve cool.
7. Prepare bread croutons serve along with the delish soup.

Garam Masala Roasted Sweet Potatoes Bites

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with plenty of nutrition. Eat it boiled, roasted or fried; each version has its own delish texture and taste. This is recipe is healthy with a subtle punch of spices to perfection.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sized Sweet Potatoes
• ½ tsp Cee Pee Garam Masala
• ¼ tsp Cee Pee Jeera Powder
• ¼ tsp Cee Pee Coriander Powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1½ tsp Canola Oil

Method

1. Preheat oven at 200 deg Celsius.
2. In small bowl, mix all the spices, sugar, and
3. Peel sweet potatoes and dice them into small cubes.
4. Toss the sweet potato in oil and sprinkle the spice mix over it. Mix it evenly.
5. Spread the sweet potato bites on a greased baking tray or pan.
6. Bake it for 30 minutes or until the bites are tender. Make sure to toss the bites once or twice while roasting.
7. The delicious sweet potato bites are ready with stunning glaze. Serve it hot and fresh.

Garam Masala Hummus

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern spread or a dip prepared with cooked chickpeas, mashed and blended with ingredients such as tahini, lemon juice etc. Usually eaten with pita bread, we have a recipe with a spicy twist of garam masala.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chickpeas, soft boiled
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Tahini
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Cee Pee Garam Masala
• ¼ tsp Cee Pee Jeera Powder
• ¾ tsp Salt

For Garnishing

• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Cee Pee Garam Masala
• 1 tsp White sesame Seeds

Method

• Begin with combining all the ingredients in food processor, except for ingredients mentioned for garnishing.
• Process the mixture for about a minute at low speed. Stop in between and scrape the sides if required.
• Keep processing the mixture until creamy texture is achieved. If you prefer grainy texture, grind it for lesser time.
• Take out the thick paste in a bowl and garnish with olive oil, sesame seeds and garam masala.

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