masala

noun ma·sa·la \ mä-ˈsä-lä , -lə , mə- \

|Updated on: 23 Jul 2018

Definition of masala

: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

Recent Examples of masala from the Web

Tucked away on Adeline Street near 47th Street, the Emeryville shop wasn’t glitzy or high-end, instead featuring dishes like tikka masala mac and cheese and Indian Neapolitan-style pizzas.

— justin phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Preeti Mistry’s Navi Kitchen quietly closes in Emeryville," 2 July 2018
On the two-and-a-half-hour excursion, participants get a taste of numerous cuisines from around the world: chicken tikka masala, smoked barbecue, Mexican street tacos, smoked Alaskan king salmon and more.

— roxana a. soto, USA TODAY, "Sample regional flavors with culinary experts," 30 June 2018
Meals run the gamut from vegan-friendly coconut chana masala to Paleoats, which contain no real oats and are therefore paleo-approved.

— ac shilton, Outside Online, "This Is the Golden Age of Backpacking Food," 27 June 2018
The itinerary ventures beyond the masala dosas and veggie samosas of the high street cafes and includes vegan cooking classes and visits to iconic sites like the Taj Mahal.

— diane daniel, BostonGlobe.com, "Intrepid Travel launches vegan tours," 26 June 2018
Rosenthal’s order: pani puri, butter chicken, Afghani seekh kabob, Frankie Indian street wrap, Malai chicken tikka Frankie Indian street wrap, papadum and chutneys, heirloom tomato and caramelized pineapple salad and Goan prawn masala.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Phil Rosenthal's L.A. food crawl: Six spots to try," 29 June 2018
Indian food is far more than naan and tikka masala.

— kitty greenwald, WSJ, "Floyd Cardoz’s Spiced Asparagus With Coconut and Turmeric Rice," 21 June 2018
Sandwich and burger options include a lamb shammi burger ($8), a chicken tikka sandwich ($6) or a veggie masala tikki burger ($6). 840 N. Wabash Ave.

— audrey gorden, RedEye Chicago, "Kick back and drink up with these Labor Day specials," 3 Sep. 2017
The Grape Leaf’s menu boasts all of the more well known Middle Eastern favorites — hummus, falafel, lamb in various preparations — in addition to lesser known specialties like curry masala, babronia, and molokhai chicken stew.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "The Grape Leaf's food - and patio - will take you to the Mediterranean," 6 June 2018

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