From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of hydrated Mg(OH) 2. It is often known as milk of magnesia, because of its milk-like appearance as a suspension.
masala. A word of Indian origin, meaning mixture of spices. For example, the term garam masala -- literally a hot mixture of spices -- is a combination of ground roasted cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, and other spices.The term masala is used in a slang fashion to connote an interesting mixture of things.asala. A word of Indian origin, meaning mixture of spices. For example, the term garam masala -- literally a hot mixture of spices -- is a combination of ground roasted cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, and other spices.
Garam masala is a spice blend that is a staple in Indian cooking. The name literally translates to âhot spiceâ in Hindi, but it is actually not hot at all. It is a warm, fragrant, and complex blend made primarily from cardamom, fennel, cumin, cassia (a relative of cinnamon), cloves, nutmeg, coriander, and peppercorns. Garam masala is earthy, sweet, and slightly spicy. The âhotâ refers to the fact that the spices in garam masala are believed to elevate oneâs body temperature, according to Ayurvedic medicine. It is also believed to aid in promoting weight loss, relieving bloating and heartburn, lowering blood sugar, and more.