masala

noun

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

adjective

Hinglish spicy; dramaticit was a typical masala film

Word Origin for masala

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

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Contemporary Examples of 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
But Anupama Chopra says the show lacks the color, music, or masala to rival Slumdog Millionaire.
Slumdog Comedian
Anupama Chopra
August 4, 2009

Historical Examples of masala

Those who take too much of masala are often found to suffer from anaemia, and even from diarrhea.
A Guide to Health
Mahatma Gandhi