Ginger Garlic Masala is a crushed mixture of raw ginger and garlic cloves. This well-balanced mixture of ginger and garlic is often used in Indian curries, biryanis, pilafs, marinades, and other meal preparations in many parts of India. This paste forms the base of almost every dish in India. Right from daals, to curries, to appetizers like kachori, samosas, hara-bhara kababs, mushroom tikka, and more.