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 = Hot/Heat; Masala= Spice Mix. The spices in India are usually used whole or ground into to a powder. If its used whole, they are usually added in the beginning of the recipe as way to temper a dish, and if used in the powder form, it is generally sprinkled on the dish after it is almost done cooking.