Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Garam masala
Warm finishing blend (and cousin masalas like tandoori/tikka). Usually added late for perfume.
In the air fryer. Dust near the end or bloom briefly in oil; long high heat dulls the top notes.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (2g)
8kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
South Asia; household recipes vary. Commercial tikka/tandoori mixes are related cousins.
Herbal & culinary notes
Aromatic blend. Heat level depends on the brand. Taste before dumping.
How to store
Airtight, dark. Finishing blends lose top notes quickly. Smaller jars win.
Food safety
Keep dry. Commercial tikka/tandoori mixes may include salt/color. Read labels.
Food hazards
Chile heat varies by brand. Allergy risk from blend components (tree nuts rare but check labels).
Recipes using Garam masala
Indian · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Vegetable Samosas
Spiced potato and pea filling in a thin pastry. Brushed with oil, they blister in the basket instead of swimming in ghee.
Indian · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
Yogurt-marinated paneer with tikka spices. Charred edges, soft centers, no tandoor.
Indian · 380°F · 22 min
Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt-marinated tandoori chicken with charred edges. Tandoor energy without the clay oven.
Indian · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Aloo Tikki
Spiced potato patties with a crisp shell. Chaat-shop energy at home.