Garam is the Indian word for warm. This blend of spices from the colder climates of Northern Indian adds a sense of warmth to the mouth. Masala is the Hindi word for spice. Like other regional spice blends there are many variations. Ours contains sweet, mellow spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and mace, among others. This blend should be added towards the end of cooking or sprinkled over the surface just before serving