masala

noun3

1. •
   Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.

   • When she cooked, she reached out for bottles and masalas without glancing up. — 2020
2. •
   Any powder of ground ingredients, not necessarily used in cuisine.
3. •
   Any dish prepared with such spices.

   • We ordered two lamb bhunas and a masala.