How to Use masala in a Sentence

masala

noun
  • Think decadent stews like chicken tikka masala and chana masala along with naan.
    — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Chauhan's dish is a stack of tandoori chicken, makhani sauce, and cheese curds over crispy masala fries.
    — Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 8 July 2024
  • Masala fries, samosa, tikka masala wraps and chicken curry grace the menu.
    — Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Some add citrus or green, black, or masala chai tea leaves to it, while others enjoy it straight up.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Other things to try - This chana masala from the blog Orangette.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Once mixed with milk and sugar, as it’s often served, masala chai is sweet, spicy, and ultra creamy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Learn how to fold samosas and mix masala for that perfect pot of Cape Malay curry!
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 9 Nov. 2019
  • Each shrimp is carefully cleaned and then pan-seared with cumin, coriander and masala.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • Nurzan brought homemade dishes of curry shrimp and chicken in a masala sauce to share with her hosts.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Add the tamarind paste, sambhar masala, and salt to the slow cooker and cook for another hour.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2017
  • The restaurant tops soft, fork-and-knife pizzas with chicken masala and spinach curry.
    — Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
  • And don’t send a busy working parent in the middle of the country on a wild goose chase for garam masala.
    — Damon Darlin, New York Times, 14 June 2017
  • The naan stuffing tasted like a chana masala and a fruitcake that had gotten into a bar fight.
    — Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2022
  • It can be paired with a tikka masala or butter chicken or used for naan tacos or flatbread pizza.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Chana masala is a relatively simple dish that can crack the door to the cuisines of that region.
    — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Lore, another New York spot, adds a masala aioli to their smash burger.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Each is served with your choice of chicken, fish, or tofu, then topped with either tikka masala or palak spinach sauce.
    — Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • The Pawtio will also have meatloaf, beef stew and chicken masala.
    — Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Add in the tikka masala mix, then stir constantly for a minute or two, being careful not to burn the paste.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • The chicken masala will be a mix of quinoa, chicken liver, sweet potatoes, spinach, apples and kale.
    — Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2022
  • The tikka masala sauce is full of items like tomatoes for lycopene and lots of warming spices and herbs with a medium heat.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2020
  • Gol guppa, also known as panipuri, is a common street food of crispy wheat shells stuffed with chaat masala and potato.
    — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2017
  • Add the masala chai, vanilla powder and half a date to add some sweetness, and blend to mix all the ingredients.
    — Kari Molvar, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018
  • The gunpowder dosa, a classic rice and lentil crepe filled with potato masala, is on every table for a reason.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • The one-page menu features a dosa, folded around a mound of masala potatoes, alongside a sambar that’s worth drinking all on its own.
    — Becca Human, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Lentils cooked to softness with onions and garlic and added to a masala sauce along with diced tomatoes and bell peppers are as hearty a pleasure as any here.
    — Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Order the masala chai and omelet with coriander and tomatoes for breakfast and the chile cheese toast and biriyanis anytime.
    — Shivani Vora, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016
  • Lime juice, fresh ginger, a touch of fresh chile and a bit of sugar or honey form a dressing with chaat masala that helps pull the juices out of the ripe fruit.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • There are oil portraits on the walls, dim lighting, and huge portions of everything from shrimp masala to pistachio ice cream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There’s also Bombay chili chicken from Golden Joy, which is full of masala.
    — Nayantara Dutta, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2020

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