masala
[ mah-SAH-lah ]
A word used throughout India for a spice blend with myriad variations. It can refer to a simple combination of two or three spices (such as
CARDAMOM,
CORIANDER and
MACE) or a complex blend of 10 or more ingredients. The principal masala blend used in India is
GARAM MASALA, the variations of which are countless, depending on the cook and the dish being seasoned.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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