masala
/məˈsɑːlə/ noun C2- Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
- Any dish prepared with such spices. · We ordered two lamb bhunas and a masala.
- Any powder of ground ingredients, not necessarily used in cuisine.
Plural masalas
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