Garam Marsala is a blend of ground spices, originating from
the Indian subcontinent, common in cuisines from the Indian subcontinent and
Mauritius. It is used alone or with other seasonings. The word garam refers to
"heating the body" in the Ayurvedic sense of the word, as these
spices are believed to elevate body temperature in Ayurvedic medicine. There
are other types of Marsala, like tikka masala and tandoori Marsala.
