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Masala (also transliterated

Transliteration

Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system or system of rules for such practice....
as "massala") ; ) is a term used in South Asian cuisine

South Asian cuisine

South Asian cuisine, also known as Desi cuisine, includes the cuisines from the Indian subcontinent.The cuisine of Southwest Asia has roots in several regions and cultures, including Persia, Turkey, and the Middle East as well practices taken from the Hindu beliefs practiced by the large population found in the region....
s (including Indian

Indian cuisine

The cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and vegetables grown across India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across its society....
, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisines) to describe a mixture of spices. A masala can either be a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste (such as vindaloo

Vindaloo

Vindaloo is an Indian cuisine. The term Vindaloo derives from the Portuguese language dish "Carne de Vinha d' Alhos", a dish of meat, usually pork, with wine and garlic....
masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients--often garlic, ginger and onions.

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Masala (also transliterated

Transliteration

Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system or system of rules for such practice....
as "massala") ; ) is a term used in South Asian cuisine

South Asian cuisine

South Asian cuisine, also known as Desi cuisine, includes the cuisines from the Indian subcontinent.The cuisine of Southwest Asia has roots in several regions and cultures, including Persia, Turkey, and the Middle East as well practices taken from the Hindu beliefs practiced by the large population found in the region....
s (including Indian

Indian cuisine

The cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and vegetables grown across India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across its society....
, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisines) to describe a mixture of spices. A masala can either be a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste (such as vindaloo

Vindaloo

Vindaloo is an Indian cuisine. The term Vindaloo derives from the Portuguese language dish "Carne de Vinha d' Alhos", a dish of meat, usually pork, with wine and garlic....
masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients--often garlic, ginger and onions.

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Curry

Curry is the English language description of any of a general variety of spiced dishes, best known in Asian cuisines, especially South Asian cuisine....
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Chaat masala
Chaat masala

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Chicken tikka masala
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