masala

noun

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

Examples of masala in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And vegans could try chickpea masala or a fresh bar with fruit, vegetables and hummus. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 The dish perhaps summing up the vibe the most is its London mixed grill, which brings together angara chicken kebabs, lamb chop, masala shrimp and onions over rice. Lucille Sherman, Axios, 29 July 2024 Dig in: Everything is done well at Curry Gate, from the butter garlic naan ($5) to the tikka masala ($18) to our favorite, the samosa chaat ($14). Axios Charlotte Team, Axios, 19 July 2024 Look for fish curry masala and ginger-garlic paste online or at your local South Asian grocery store. Joyce and Kamala Kutty, Saveur, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masala 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masala. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

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