How to Use masala in a Sentence
masala
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Of course, there was no such thing as dry bhang masala.
— Veronica Chambers, New York Times, 28 June 2019 -
Other things to try - This chana masala from the blog Orangette.
— Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2020 -
Learn how to fold samosas and mix masala for that perfect pot of Cape Malay curry!
— Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 9 Nov. 2019 -
Add the tamarind paste, sambhar masala, and salt to the slow cooker and cook for another hour.
— Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2017 -
And don’t send a busy working parent in the middle of the country on a wild goose chase for garam masala.
— Damon Darlin, New York Times, 14 June 2017 -
Today: edamame, broccoli, hummus, eggs, and the last of the chicken masala.
— R29 Team, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2024 -
Our last stop will be in South India for a fiery and pungent serving of aloo masala.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Nov. 2020 -
Masala fries, samosa, tikka masala wraps and chicken curry grace the menu.
— Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 2 Apr. 2018 -
Chana masala is a relatively simple dish that can crack the door to the cuisines of that region.
— James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2019 -
That changed the day the class prepared chana masala, an Indian stewed chickpea dish.
— Anya Van Wagtendonk, Philly.com, 12 July 2018 -
Lore, another New York spot, adds a masala aioli to their smash burger.
— Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2024 -
Nurzan brought homemade dishes of curry shrimp and chicken in a masala sauce to share with her hosts.
— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022 -
Add in the tikka masala mix, then stir constantly for a minute or two, being careful not to burn the paste.
— Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Feb. 2018 -
The naan stuffing tasted like a chana masala and a fruitcake that had gotten into a bar fight.
— Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2022 -
Some add citrus or green, black, or masala chai tea leaves to it, while others enjoy it straight up.
— Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023 -
Add the masala chai, vanilla powder and half a date to add some sweetness, and blend to mix all the ingredients.
— Kari Molvar, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018 -
Think decadent stews like chicken tikka masala and chana masala along with naan.
— Leena Trivedi-Grenier, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023 -
The tikka masala sauce is full of items like tomatoes for lycopene and lots of warming spices and herbs with a medium heat.
— Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2020 -
Drinks: Add bottomless mimosas ($13) or try a bloody mary spiced with chaat masala ($12).
— Samantha Nelson, chicagotribune.com, 17 June 2019 -
Lime juice, fresh ginger, a touch of fresh chile and a bit of sugar or honey form a dressing with chaat masala that helps pull the juices out of the ripe fruit.
— G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023 -
The Pawtio will also have meatloaf, beef stew and chicken masala.
— Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2022 -
Here, browse more than 30 fillings, from green chile or potatoes to Lay’s chips or ice cream, plus masala fries, samosas, and other snacks.
— BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2021 -
The chicken masala will be a mix of quinoa, chicken liver, sweet potatoes, spinach, apples and kale.
— Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2022 -
In a large bowl, mix together chopped eggplants, tandoori masala, and oil.
— Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 25 Nov. 2018 -
Just six months before, the two were celebrating the grand opening of their masala chai cafe, Kolkata Chai, with a line wrapped around the building.
— Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020 -
Cayenne, salt and nutmeg add heat to the Mexican hot chocolate mix while gingery chai masala makes the chai-spiced hot chocolate the best of both worlds.
— Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023 -
Order the masala chai and omelet with coriander and tomatoes for breakfast and the chile cheese toast and biriyanis anytime.
— Shivani Vora, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016 -
Lentils cooked to softness with onions and garlic and added to a masala sauce along with diced tomatoes and bell peppers are as hearty a pleasure as any here.
— Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021 -
Each is served with your choice of chicken, fish, or tofu, then topped with either tikka masala or palak spinach sauce.
— Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 4 Feb. 2018 -
The charred wedge of cabbage rested on a bed of yogurt masala and was slathered with red romesco and green arugula pistachio pesto, topped with a sprinkle of fried shallots.
— Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
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