Recipes Using Garam Masala

Garam masala is an essential ingredient in South Asian cuisine, and this Pakistani garam masala will elevate the flavor of any dish.

This North Indian garam masala recipe is a treasure my husband’s family permitted me to share. Use the unique spice blend to flavor meals such as kofta, korma, and curry. 

Grilled tandoori chicken is tender and juicy on the inside with a nice char on the outside, and it has the vibrant reddish color you expect from restaurant-style tandoori chicken. Coated in homemade tandoori masala, complete with warm garam masala.

If you don’t feel like grilling, try baked tandoori chicken.

Chana chicken is a tasty one-pot dish featuring succulent pieces of chicken and hearty chickpeas for a healthy and satisfying meal ready in an hour.

Sit down with a piping hot bowl of moong dal and basmati rice. The flavorful main dish or side features yellow lentils sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and fragrant spices like toasted and ground garam masala. 

Rich and creamy, Indian mushroom curry is a flavorful meal that comes together in 20 minutes!

Tender pieces of chicken simmer in a robust, fragrant, and creamy curry to make easy butter chicken masala. The result is a mouthwatering meal perfect for a cozy night at home or dinner party with friends.

Punjabi shahi paneer has a flavorful masala consisting of cashews, tomato passata, and delicious spices such as garam masala.

And for all of you paneer lovers out there, make air fryer paneer.

Easy chicken tikka masala is a delicious, Indian-inspired British recipe with a rich and creamy tomato curry loaded with bold spices and tender chicken pieces.

Restaurant-style paneer butter masala or paneer makhani is a popular Indian dish with a creamy curry made up of rich butter, onions, tomatoes, paneer, and ground spices like garam masala.

Make delicious chicken tikka biryani, full of aromatic flavor, for your next gathering or a special family dinner. It combines two popular Indian meals in one, chicken tikka and biryani, into one flavor-packed meal.

Saag paneer features a unique ingredient, Swiss chard instead of spinach. It combines with lightly-spiced greens and fried paneer in a tasty curry.

Slow-roasted salmon sandwiches are made with spiced salmon, apple slaw, and an easy mustard sauce spiked with ground garam masala for additional flavor.

This authentic chana masala recipe simmers in a spiced tomato curry flavored with sautéed onions, fresh ginger, garlic, green peppers, and chopped cilantro.

Hearty lamb curry with coconut milk and Indian spices is perfect with a bowl of fluffy rice.

Kashmiri mutton rogan josh is an aromatic curry known for its deep red color and the distinct taste of signature spices, including garam masala.

Skewers of tandoori chicken tikka are coated in spiced yogurt marinade and grilled to perfection for flavorful chicken bites you can scoop with fresh naan. 

Spicy lamb vindaloo is a signature curry from the Goan region of India made with spices, dried peppers, and vinegar.

Chocolate garam masala cookies feature an unlikely combination of ingredients – garam masala and rich chocolate!

Ground spices are often a tasty addition to dessert recipes, try cardamom orange cookies next!

Treat yourself to authentic Pakistani aloo keema, a delicious combination of seasoned ground beef and tender potatoes sautéed in a rich blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and lots of spice.

Chana saag is a vegan dish brimming with authentic Indian flavor and loaded with fresh greens.

Enjoy the savory flavor of authentic chicken kaleji. It is a tasty homestyle meal you can eat at home or prepare for special occasions like Eid. Try my Pakistani beef kaleji recipe next!

This dal makhani recipe is a copycat of the famous dish at London’s Dishoom. The Instant Pot black dal recipe is rich and creamy. Plus, it’s ready in no time!

The curry is a delicious blend of different spices with tender eggplant to create an easy eggplant curry.  

Paya soup is a bone broth recipe known for its health benefits. For this recipe, beef trotters stew in a soothing and flavorful broth finished with warmly spiced baghar. Or you can make mutton paya soup or mutton soup. 

These easy Indian samosas are made with simple pantry ingredients for a delicious appetizer or side dish.

Make shepherd’s pie with a twist! The dish is a comforting combination of spiced ground meat topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Or you can use mashed cauliflower as a topping for a low-carb option.