Topic started by Maureen (@ constellation.singnet.com.sg) on Tue Nov 27 22:41:32 .
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Can someone please tell me what is the difference between "garam marsala" and just normal "marsala".

How do you use the two. It is for different recipes???

Responses:

• From: POORVA (@ pppa14-resalenewjerseysouth2-4r7192.dialinx.net) on: Thu Dec 27 14:51:32
  
  I THINK THERE IS A TYPO ERROR IT IS MASALA OR GARAM MASALA.
  MASALA IS A POWDER FORM OF INDIVIDUAL SPICES LIKE, CUMIN SEEDS, CORIANDER SEEDS ETC.
  
  GARAM MASALA IS A MIXTURE OF SPICES IN A CERTAIN PROPORTION SUCH AS CLOVES, PEPPER, BAYLEAF, CORIANDER ETC. THE RESULTING POWDER IS CALLED GARAM(HOT) MASALA(POWDERED SPICE).
  THERE R WIDE RANGE OF THESE MASALAS AVAILABLE IN ANY INDIAN STORE.
  
  DIFERENT SPICES OR THEIR POWDERS R USED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS IN INDIAN COOKING . U CAN LOOK UPTO ANY INDIAN FOOD WEBSITE TO GET IN DETAIL USE OF THESE.
  
  
• From: Mike (@ airband-64-157-200-110.airband.net) on: Fri Jun 13 14:42:09
  
  I keep seeing garam marsala in my recipe books, however I sure can't find it in a store. Where can you buy it?
  
  
• From: Garam Masala (@ 0-1pool108-45.nas4.peoria1.il.us.da.qwest.net) on: Fri Jun 13 22:55:10 EDT 2003
  
  My correct name is Garam Masala, not Marsala. (Note the absence of r in Masala)
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Sat Jun 14 03:44:50 EDT 2003
  
  Hello Mike,
  Can you please let me know as to which part of this small world are you ?
  If in US, then where ?
  Try any Indian Grocery store.
  Or you can buy on line from Indian /pakistani stores in your vicinity.
  If you have any more problems about Indian cookery or like, please feel free to ask.
  
  
• From: guesser (@ dclient80-218-19-32.hispeed.ch) on: Sat Jun 14 08:08:00 EDT 2003
  
  I guess the recipe book writer would have purposefully put an 'r' between 'mas' and 'ala' to make the westerners pronounce the word correctly. otherwise they would stress on the 'm' and 'l' and pronounce it as "mah-saale".
  
  
• From: here (@ pool-129-44-239-172.syr.east.verizon.net) on: Fri Jun 20 21:15:48 EDT 2003
  
  No Marsala is different from masala.
  
  Please consult someone. I think Marsala is some kind of cajun vinegar.
  
  
• From: pepper (@ adsl-158-237-209.mia.bellsouth.net) on: Sun Jun 22 02:43:48 EDT 2003
  
  I hate to disappoint the know-it-alls, but in a lot of cookbooks, it is spelt 'marsala'. Marsala is also a type of wine.
  
  
• From: pepper (@ adsl-158-237-209.mia.bellsouth.net) on: Sun Jun 22 02:43:59 EDT 2003
  
  I hate to disappoint the know-it-alls, but in a lot of cookbooks, it is spelt 'marsala'. Marsala is also a type of wine.
  
  
• From: hindikaaran (@ ppp-219.65.96.202.chn.vsnl.net.in) on: Sun Jun 22 10:34:56 EDT 2003
  
  saala, subko maaro!
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17019-145.jam.rr.com) on: Sun Jun 22 16:39:01 EDT 2003
  
  Hi,
  In Italian Restaurents you will find Marsala Chicken,the chicken is made with dry marsala wine, but there is no garam marsala...then it shud be masala or garam masala.That(The powdered spices) are available in all indian stores in US.
  thanks
  Devi
  
  
• From: Ted (@ cache-ntc-ag03.proxy.aol.com) on: Fri Jul 25 13:04:06 EDT 2003
  
  I'm a fan of barbeque, and just found some garam masala in my spice supply. It sounds like it might make a good rub for beef or pork. Anyone have any experience with its use in grilled meats?
  
  
• From: :) (@ d150-188-97.home.cgocable.net) on: Sat Jul 26 13:46:36 EDT 2003
  
  yes of course you can use it in barbeque. If you would like, you could add some other stuff like ginger garlic paste and chilli powder too.
  
  
• From: :) (@ d150-188-97.home.cgocable.net) on: Sat Jul 26 13:48:03 EDT 2003
  
  "I hate to disappoint the know-it-alls, but in a lot of cookbooks, it is spelt 'marsala'. Marsala is also a type of wine."
  
  pepper,
  
  I thought you are here to learn!! I think the first think you should learn is that it is masala and NOT marsala. If some book spells it as marsala, it does not make it right my friend.
  
  
• From: :) (@ d150-188-97.home.cgocable.net) on: Sat Jul 26 13:48:55 EDT 2003
  
  first think ==> first thing
  
  
• From: Dan (@ dial-lns6-240.vic.chariot.net.au) on: Thu Oct 7 09:36:12
  
  l was wanting to know a few hhings on masala like availability, seasonality, freshness, parts of the plant, that is used?
  
  
• From: Dan (@ dial-lns6-240.vic.chariot.net.au) on: Thu Oct 7 09:36:19
  
  l was wanting to know a few hhings on masala like availability, seasonality, freshness, parts of the plant, that is used?
  
  
• From: waaza (@ host213-122-77-89.in-addr.btopenworld.com) on: Sat Oct 9 16:10:03 EDT 2004
  
  garam masala is a mixture of spices. A masala is usually a spicy gravy, though it can describe the garam masala (dry mixx) a wet masala (usually incorporating fresh garlic and/or ginger and/or fresh coriander leaf). A good garam masala should only contain strong aromatics, such as cloves, cardamom, cassia and mace/nutmeg, and maybe black pepper. Every region is said to have its own recipe, as is every home, but most will contain those spices mentioned above. Shop bought garam masala is adulterated with cheap spices, like coriander, cumin, chili fenugreek and turmeric, and really is not to be trusted. Make your own, grind the spices together, and keep in a glass jar with a very tight fitting lid.
  cheers
  Waaza
  
  
• From: Pearl Subramanian (@ 195.94.1.203) on: Mon Oct 18 06:16:53 EDT 2004
  
  Go to this link
  
  http://www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/type.phtml?cat_id=10&subcat_id=3&type_id=1
  
  
• From: Pearl Subramanian (@ 195.94.1.203) on: Mon Oct 18 06:23:42 EDT 2004
  
  Garam Masala Link
  
  http://www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/type.phtml?cat_id=10&subcat_id=3&type_id=16
  
  
• From: Waaza (@ dial81-131-218-122.in-addr.btopenworld.com) on: Mon Oct 18 16:25:46 EDT 2004
  
  both are incorrect spellings, there is no r in masala, as in chicken tikka masala or garam masala. I have over a hundred Indian recipe books, and none of them spells either with an r. Marsala is a wine.
  cheers
  Waaza
  
  
• From: SAM (@ 12.11.185.229) on: Mon Oct 25 09:02:37 EDT 2004
  
  HI IS THERE A BRANCH IN MAS
  
  

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