masala
Curry spice mix
Masala is a blend of ground spices used in South Asian cooking.
The word comes from Hindi and simply means "spice mixture." Different dishes call for different masalas—garam masala is warm and aromatic, chaat masala is tangy, tandoori masala suits grilled meats.
Masala chai is spiced tea.
A masala film is a Bollywood movie that mixes genres the way a cook mixes spices.
Aromatic South Asian dish
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
- dalStewed split legumes
- vindalooTangy Goan meat curry
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
tikka · tandoori · saag · paneer · samosa · pakora · chutney · raita
Ground spice mixture
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
cinnamon · clove · fennel · fenugreek · mustard seed · peppercorn · chili powder · paprika
Having strong heat
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
zesty · tangy · fiery · warming · earthy · complex · layered · bold
Indian film industry
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- melodramaSensational, emotionally overwrought drama
- actionProcess of doing
- romanceLove and its excitement
comedy · entertainment · over-the-top · formula · commercial · potboiler · intermission · item number
Combined but unbonded substances
- puffed riceSteam-expanded cereal grain
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- cashewsEdible kidney-shaped tree nuts
- raisinsDried grape snack
curry leaves · crunchy · tea-time · munchies · spiced nuts · trail mix
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
korma · tikka · tandoori · saag · paneer · samosa · pakora · chutney · raita · pulao
curry powder
Ground spice mixture
cardamom · cinnamon · clove · fennel · fenugreek · mustard seed · peppercorn · chili powder · paprika · nutmeg
spicy
Having strong heat
savory · zesty · tangy · fiery · warming · earthy · complex · layered · bold · rich
Bollywood
Indian film industry
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- melodramaSensational, emotionally overwrought drama
- actionProcess of doing
romance · comedy · entertainment · over-the-top · formula · commercial · potboiler · intermission · item number · hero
mixture
Combined but unbonded substances
- puffed riceSteam-expanded cereal grain
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- cashewsEdible kidney-shaped tree nuts
raisins · curry leaves · crunchy · tea-time · munchies · spiced nuts · trail mix
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- curriescurry, green curry, red curry, yellow curry, chicken curry
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
- Indian cuisineturmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee, dal
- seasoning blendsspice mix, dry rub, Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
masalabland
Lacking distinctive qualities
plain · unseasoned · unspiced · mild · tasteless
masalaart film
Cinema prioritizing aesthetics
arthouse · restrained · austere · understated · naturalistic
- tikka masalaSpiced tomato-cream curry
- chicken tikka masalaPoultry in spiced cream sauce
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- masala chaiSpiced milk tea from India
- chana masalaSpiced Indian chickpea dish
- tandoori masalaIndian spice mixture