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masala definition

ma·sala (mə sä′lə)

noun

  1. in Indian cuisine, any of various blends of ground spices and herbs
  2. a dish flavored with this chicken masala

Etymology: Hindi & Urdu, ingredients, spices

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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