masala

noun

ma·​sa·​la mä-ˈsä-lä How to pronounce masala (audio)
-lə,
mə-
: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

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Incredible India and its delectable chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The gunpowder dosa, a classic rice and lentil crepe filled with potato masala, is on every table for a reason. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The second part of developing the recipe was crafting the chai masala, or spice blend, which includes black pepper, cardamom, star anise, and mace, among other spices. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025 Maggi’s lineup is focused on targeting the young and growing number of multicultural eaters, with options that include an Indian masala, a Korean spicy BBQ and a Chinese spicy garlic. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for masala

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masala was in 1780

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“Masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masala. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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