noun
definition
Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
Examples of masala in a Sentence
Next I had the whole de-boned pomfret stuffed with a red masala and vegetable Biryani.
The scintillating chicken tikka masala, a dish which now outsells fish and chips in Britain, is equally outstanding.
Cumin, black pepper, cloves and garlic are just one form of garam masala, the distinctive spice blend responsible for the subtle yet characteristic taste of Indian food.
Garam masala can be two or three spices or ten or more.
I wouldn't use paprika if using chili and garam masala.
Masala Bhangra or Bollywood dance - can be done in the comfort of your own bedroom and it is lots of fun!
Fall & Winter - the fall and winter theme includes Winter Wonderland and Red Chili Masala.
Other fragrances in this collection include "Christmas Tree", "Pomegranate Ice", "Snowberry", "Cozy Fireside", "Winter Wonderland", "Spruce Citrus", "Holiday Kiss", and "Red Chili Masala".
Specialties include chicken curry, lamb vindaloo cooked with potatoes in a spicy sauce, beef saagwala cooked in creamed spinach and spices, fish masala, saag paneer (homemade cheese in creamed, spiced spinach).
Favorite vegan options include the chana masala, which is a dish of chickpeas simmered in tomato sauce and spices, and dal tarka, which is yellow lentils cooked with mustard and curry leaves.
The onion chili masala dosa is another vegan favorite.
Try some masala chai, a beverage made with tea, milk, sugar and spices.
The restaurant's buffet selections include chicken tandoori, dal makhani, tikka masala, naan and chicken wings.
Vegetarian specialties at this restaurant include masala dosai, malai kofta, matter paneer and vegetable jalfrezi.
Items on the menu include vegetable pakoras, tandoori keema naan, tandoori chicken tikka masala and curries.
Pakoras, chicken makhani, tikka masala, seafood specialties and curries are all on the menu, as well as exotic cocktails.