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.
When making curry, adding masala gives it an authentic flavor.
This shop sells several kinds of masala.
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'.