: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking
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The menu, which includes tikka masala, butter chicken, curries and biryanis, was priced just high enough to require planning, but generous enough to last for days.—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 Garam masala is a delicious addition, as is a little fish sauce for a full-bodied umami flavor.—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Chicken tikka masala, according to the restaurant's owner.—Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Dishes like Indian street corn, pumpkin chana masala, and spicy seafood soup drive home the restaurant’s emphasis on spices and herbs, and an open-air setting allows diners to bask in the sounds and smells of the surrounding rainforest.—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masala
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Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices