is the five spice powder same as the indian garam masala?

Answer 1

Here compare the two side by side! I think you'll see they are very different.

Garam marsala.

2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon, broken up
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional)
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FIVE-SPICE POWDER

2 tablespoons cinnamon stick pieces
2 tablespoons ground dried wild ginger or regular ginger
2 tablespoons star anise
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons cloves
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns

Answer 2

Although the exact origins of five-spice powder are lost to history, there is some thought that the Chinese were attempting to produce a "wonder powder" encompassing all of the five elements. All of the five flavors - sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty - are found in five-spice powder. Then again, it's possible that a cook accidentally stumbled upon this particular combination of spices, and realized its power to enliven the blandest dish. Whatever the case, there is no doubt that five-spice powder is unique.

Of course, these days the specific combination of spices used to make up five-spice powder varies. In fact, some brands could more accurately be labeled "seven-spice powder," since they contain seven ingredients. A standard recipe calls for fennel, cloves, and cinnamon, along with star anise and Szechuan peppercorns. However, you'll also find five-spice powder made with cassia (a member of the same family as cinnamon), ginger, nutmeg, and even licorice (star anise has a wonderful licorice flavor). Feel free to experiment with different varieties until you find the one you like best.
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What is Garam Masala ?....Some of you may have heard of "Curry Powder" which is another word for it. The word also inspired an Indian movie called "Garam Masala".
The mixture may include a variety of ingredients from cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, poppy seeds, saffron, pepper, chilies, and black cumin seeds and more. These spice mixtures vary greatly between cooks and different dishes. The South Indian Maslala will have fenugreek and turmeric and more coriander. Mughalai or North Indian garam masala of northern India contains only raw cardamom seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper; variations on this mixture add coriander seeds and cumin seeds but avoid hot or pungent ingredients.


No ...its not the same
my family uses five spice in cooking beign half chinese and it does not taste anything like curry to me

Answer 3

5 spice is asian, garam masala is indian