Indian Culture

Glossary

Masala

Umbrella term for spice blends

Also known as

Gewürzmischung, Spice Blend

Masala is the Hindi word for mix and refers in Indian cooking to any kind of spice combination, from two ingredients to dozens. Each dish has its own Masala: Chana Masala for chickpeas, Sabzi Masala for vegetables, Chai Masala for tea and so on. Freshly ground Masalas have noticeably more aroma than pre-made blends, which is why many households in India mix their own. We carry numerous Masala specialty blends from MDH, Everest, Shan and others.

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