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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It can be paired with a tikka masala or butter chicken or used for naan tacos or flatbread pizza. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 The Riverfront Collective has also added a cauliflower tikka masala, spicy Italian sandwich, vegan chocolate pudding and the star of the show: pickle tots. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025 Paya is a breezy wonderland where the habit-forming mussels taste like tikka masala and the scallop crudo pops with peaches, jalapeño and passionfruit. Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The restaurant tops soft, fork-and-knife pizzas with chicken masala and spinach curry. Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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