Question: is garam masala hotter than curry powder?
Answer: 'Garam Masala' is a Hindi word, which literally translates to 'Hot Spice'. ... All these spices together give Garam Masala powder a very strong flavour with a slightly warming, sweet, pungent taste. Curry powder, on the other hand, is made of milder spices. One of the main ingredients being Turmeric powder.