masala

/ (mɑːˈsɑːlə) /

noun

a mixture of spices ground into a paste, used in Indian cookery

adjective

Hinglish spicy; dramatic it was a typical masala film

Word Origin for masala

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

Words nearby masala

masa, masaccio, masada, masai, masakhane, masala, masan, masaryk, masaya, masbate, masc.

Example sentences from the Web for masala

  • There is a sort of alchemy of the masala in some ways, and that journey is parallel to the emotional journey he takes.

    Today's Special Spices Up the Big Screen |Shefali Kulkarni |November 23, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

  • But Anupama Chopra says the show lacks the color, music, or masala to rival Slumdog Millionaire.

    Slumdog Comedian |Anupama Chopra |August 4, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

  • Those who take too much of masala are often found to suffer from anaemia, and even from diarrhea.

    A Guide to Health |Mahatma Gandhi