Kopan masala is a precious spice-based condiment invented inside the Kopan Monastery, located in the Kathmandu valley in Tibet: it represents an evolution of Garam masala - which in Hindi means "spicy spice" - although unlike the latter, Kopan masala is considered a sweet set of spices. The Kopan masala recipe usually involves the use of different types of spices, which are mainly the following: cloves, cinnamon sticks, green and black cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns and also some nutmeg.