: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking
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While pumpkin pie spice tends to be very cinnamon-forward, cinnamon takes more of a back seat in Spicewalla’s chai masala, which packs more heat than pumpkin spice thanks to the pepper and cloves included in the mix.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025 Chicken tikka masala is on the menu, alongside lamb chops, butter chicken, garlic naan and other traditional Indian dishes.—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025 With combinations like blooming rose black tea and sweet cinnamon masala chai tea, you are bound to find your favorite flavor in this calendar.—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masala
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Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices
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