masala

noun

ma·​sa·​la mä-ˈsä-lä How to pronounce masala (audio)
-lə,
mə-
: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

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Holiday Gift Ideas of Food from India Soul + Hygge A cup of spicy Soul Chai masala chai couldn’t be easier to make–just add hot water and milk to the spiced powder for something seriously warming and delicious. Rona Berg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 What follows is a tale of friendship, love, tragedy, and revenge, an Indian masala Western that defined an era largely ruled by writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024 In another, Harris joins forces with comedian Mindy Kaling to cook masala dosas and discuss their respective South Indian backgrounds. Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024 Its menu will include Indian dishes, such as curry and masala, as well as such items as pizza, tacos and pasta, according to city documents. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masala 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masala was in 1780

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“Masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masala. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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