masala

/ mɑːˈsɑːlə /

noun

1. a mixture of spices ground into a paste, used in Indian cookery

adjective

1. spicy; dramatic

   it was a typical masala film

Word History and Origins

Origin of masala¹

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

Example Sentences

In the last five years, the nonprofit found, California school districts have added 41 new vegan dishes to their menus, including chana masala bowls, vegan tamales, and falafel wraps.

From Salon

He had the very clever idea to season the tomato water so it would suggest the flavors of the sauce for chicken tikka masala.

From Salon

And vegans could try chickpea masala or a fresh bar with fruit, vegetables and hummus.

From Los Angeles Times

The dishes at a community center potluck for Indian expatriates near Washington, D.C., ranged from chana masala, a popular northern Indian chickpea curry, to idli, a southern Indian rice cake.

From New York Times

And more recently in April, food and drugs control authorities in Gujarat seized more than 60,000kg of adulterated spices - chilli powder, turmeric and coriander power and pickle masala.

From BBC