Garam masala is a mixture of hot spices such as bay leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The very same spices used for making mulled wine. I’ve included the sweet spice green cardamom for extra zing.
North Indian appetisers or snacks, pakoras are batter-fried vegetables or fish. The batter is usually made of chickpea flour known as besan that’s mixed with water and a few select spices such as coriander and chilli.