Spices and flavouring

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Here are some questions I asked about spices and flavouring ingredients.

Garam Masala

Garam masala is a spice blend used in Indian cooking that typically includes cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and peppercorns.

When added at the beginning of cooking, garam masala can help to infuse the dish with a warm, rich flavour. The sweet notes from the cinnamon and other spices can balance out the savoury flavours in the dish, creating a complex and well-rounded taste.

However, garam masala is often added towards the end of cooking or as a finishing touch to a dish, rather than at the beginning. This is because the flavours of the spices can become muted or bitter if they are cooked for too long