How Do I Use Garam Masala? | & Other Indian Spices
Maybe you’re new to cooking, or maybe you bought a new spice at a recent Mom’s Pantry fundraiser and didn’t know quite how to use it. We’ve tried out many recipes in our days, and our stock of Indian spices are perfect for any dish that requires it. No matter what dish you are making, if it requires a high-quality Indian spice you can be sure you have the best quality ingredients in your Mom’s Pantry spices.
If you’re unsure where to start looking for a new recipe, try reading some of the examples below and choosing one that stands out to you!
Dishes for Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a blend of spices originating from South Asia and is thought to have been used as early as the 13th century. This warm mix of spices is almost an all-purpose blend in many homes. Here are just a few of the dishes that typically incorporate garam masala:
- Homemade butter chicken sauce
- Tikka masala
- Moroccan pot roast
- Tandoori style chicken
- Chana masala
You can get over 100 grams of our rich garam masala at any Mom’s Pantry fundraiser.
Dishes for Curry Powder
Curry powder was invented in the 1700s to replicate delectable Indian curry dishes. This brightly-coloured spice adds a pleasant flavour to many cozy dishes. There are many variations of dishes that incorporate curry—here are just a few you could try:
- Curry lasagna
- Thai coconut chicken soup
- Butter chicken
- Aloo Matar
- Vegetable curry
- Curry crab rundown
Curry powder is a staple that any household would benefit from keeping on hand.
Dishes for Turmeric
Turmeric has such a deep history, dating back over 4000 years. Such a rich spice can make any meal more cozy and appetizing. It’s possible to make many dips and sauces for dishes with this amazing spice. Take a look at just a few things you can do:
- Cauliflower rice
- Ginger chickpea soup
- Spiced Lamb
- Turmeric yogurt dip
- Sweet potato soup
We incorporate many Indian spices into our fundraiser inventory so that you can be sure to find the one you enjoy most.
Dishes for Coriander
Coriander is another spice with a long history. Originally used in flavouring bread, coriander has many uses. We’ve put together a list of dishes we enjoy that use this Indian spice:
- Green tofu curry
- Chicken fajitas
- Paneer curry
- Moroccan couscous
- Masala chicken wings
If you’ve yet to try these dishes, we encourage you to purchase our coriander and try one out.
What to Serve with Our Butter Chicken Sauce
Take advantage of a ready-to-go butter chicken sauce mix at Mom’s Pantry. Butter chicken is a delicacy, and you can make it quickly and easily with this product. Add it to any of these dishes:
- Coconut butter chicken curry
- Tofu butter “Chicken” curry
- Put on noodles
- Use as a dip for chicken wings
Looking to raise some money? Start your fundraiser this week with Mom’s Pantry! Our team would be thrilled to walk you through hosting a fundraiser with us and will provide tips and marketing materials for you to use. Contact us for more information.
