also: マサーラー · マサーラ
masala; Indian spice mixture
Refers to a blend of ground spices used in Indian cuisine. The word is a direct loan from Hindi/Urdu and is used in Japanese cooking contexts.
カレーを作るときは、マサラを加えると本格的な味になる。
When making curry, adding masala gives it an authentic flavor.
This shop sells several kinds of masala.
Most common katakana spelling for the Indian spice mixture.
Long-vowel variant reflecting the Hindi pronunciation; seen in some cookbooks and menus.
Less common variant; may appear in older or idiosyncratic transliterations.
Borrowed from Hindi/Urdu मसाला (masālā), meaning 'spices' or 'spice mixture'.