MASALA


Meaning of MASALA in English

/ məˈsɑːlə; NAmE / noun [ U ]

1.

a mixture of spices used in S Asian cooking

2.

a dish made with masala :

chicken masala

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WORD ORIGIN

from Urdu maṣālaḥ , based on Arabic maṣāliḥ ingredients, materials.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.