Spices
Garam Masala
Garam masala is an Indian spice blend that typically includes cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's added near the end of cooking curries and other dishes for a warm, rich aroma.
325 kcal per 100 g
Nutrition per 100 g
325 kcal
| Protein | 14.3 g |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14 g |
| Carbs | 55.8 g |
| Fiber | 53.2 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate, based on a similar product), 2026-09-21. Per 100 g of product.
How many grams in a measure
Approximate weights of common measures. The exact figure depends on the product and how it is packed.
- 200 ml cup 83.2 g
- 250 ml cup 104 g
- tablespoon (15 ml) 6.2 g
- teaspoon (5 ml) 2.1 g
- 0.5 l jar 208 g
Good to know: Garam Masala
Let me tell you about Garam Masala, and why it behaves nothing like the spices you throw into the pot at the start of cooking.
Garam masala is a blend — cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, sometimes more, ground and mixed together. Every spice in that jar holds its aroma in fragile, volatile oils. Heat releases them, but heat also burns them away. That's why a good cook adds garam masala near the end, off the heat or just as the dish finishes. The warmth of the food is enough to wake the aroma up, without cooking it to death.
Choose it by nose, not by the name on the label. Open the jar and smell it. It should hit you immediately — warm, sweet, a little sharp from the cloves. If the smell is flat or dusty, the spices are old and tired, and no amount will fix a dish.
Some people say garam masala is just "curry powder" — no! Curry powder is a different mix, often built around turmeric, meant for cooking through. Garam masala is an aromatic finish. Treat the two the same, and you'll dump garam masala in too early, boil off the fragrance, and wonder why your curry smells of nothing at all.
Questions and answers
How many grams of garam masala are in a 200 ml cup?
200 ml cup of garam masala weighs about 83.2 g.
How many grams of garam masala are in a 250 ml cup?
250 ml cup of garam masala weighs about 104 g.
How many grams of garam masala are in a tablespoon (15 ml)?
tablespoon (15 ml) of garam masala weighs about 6.2 g.
How many grams of garam masala are in a teaspoon (5 ml)?
teaspoon (5 ml) of garam masala weighs about 2.1 g.
How many grams of garam masala are in a 0.5 l jar?
0.5 l jar of garam masala weighs about 208 g.
