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

The studies looked at everything from chips and salsa to beef chili and chicken tikka masala. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

The lamb sliders were rich and savory enough to feel far more serious than their size suggested, while the crispy okra fries dusted in chaat masala kept pulling hands back across the table. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

The menu includes main courses such as beef Wellington, bangers and mash, a Wagyu burger, fish and chips, and chickpea tikka masala. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Fusion bites include chicken tandoori pizza, paneer, tikka masala pizza, chicken tikka burrito and paneer naan burrito. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 14 July 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