masala

noun

ma·​sa·​la mä-ˈsä-lä 

-lə, 

mə-

: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

Examples of masala in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each shrimp is carefully cleaned and then pan-seared with cumin, coriander and masala. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

The drinks include drip coffee, masala chai, hojicha lattes and an espresso tonic made with calamansi lime. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 22 May 2026

Paneer cheese, cooked chicken and potato masala were below proper hot holding temperatures. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

The rest of the menu includes butter chicken wings, lemon pepper chicken sandos and Bombay masala Impossible sliders. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing masala

• garam masala

Rhymes for masala

• cabala
• corolla
• impala
• kabbalah
• kamala
• koala
• oglala
• allah
• bala
• cala
• cholla
• mala