: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking
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Popular items include chicken tikka masala, orange chicken with broccoli and chicken strips, along with sides like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Shredded chicken is also a key ingredient in many other cuisines, appearing in dishes such as Tex-Mex chicken chili, BBQ sandwiches, Indian chicken tikka masala, Greek chicken-lemon soup, and classic American potpies and salads.—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 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 The menu, which includes tikka masala, butter chicken, curries and biryanis, was priced just high enough to require planning, but generous enough to last for days.—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masala
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Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices