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Garam Masala
This warm and fragrant Indian spice blend, whose name literally means "hot mixture," gives a bit of heat and a touch of sweetness to your dishes. It's made using different combinations of coriander, black peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, caraway, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.
How it's healthy: Because it adds complex flavors, you should be able to cut back on the salt you use.
Try it tonight! It's great in Indian cuisine, but don't stop there. Try it when cooking fish, pork, chicken, lamb, vegetable stews, soups, and potatoes. It's also great with stewed or roasted cauliflower.
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